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AY53 GKL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

47,105 mi
Last recorded47,105 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 47,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 40,742 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 40,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 36,793 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 36,793 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 31,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to split out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wishbone corroded

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 25,508 miles

Offside Front wishbone corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 27 Nov 2019 19,713 miles

fronts tyres worn uneven o/s bald inner edge soon start to peel

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 27 Nov 2019 19,713 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR BADLY FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT CHECKED (3.5 (a))

both headlight lenses deterorating

fronts tyres worn uneven o/s bald inner edge soon start to peel

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 28 Nov 2018 14,990 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 14,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 11,564 miles

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 6 Nov 2017 11,564 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear inds badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL FOUR TYRES badly perished and split outer walls to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split and worn (8.2.2)

front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 7,964 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2015 7,943 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 7,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 7,655 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 7,371 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 7,106 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 6,789 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 6,789 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 6,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 6,063 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 5,634 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 5,634 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 5,291 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 3,151 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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AY53 GKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 GKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY53 GKL registered?

AY53 GKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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