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AY53 GKX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,950 mi
Last recorded52,950 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GKX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 52,950 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 52,949 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 51,346 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 49,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,068 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,633 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,589 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,522 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,020 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 34,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2010 27,277 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,969 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,186 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BASE NOT PRESENT AT TIME OF TEST

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 GKX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKX, 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 GKX registered?

AY53 GKX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 GKX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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