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FN53 GVR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

144,208 mi
Last recorded144,208 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GVR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 144,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 144,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 132,705 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 127,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 122,122 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,242 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 119,206 miles

Brake performance not tested due to n/s/r brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened locating collar split (also offside collar missing) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock dust tubes dropped - sponge mounts failed (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

electric front windows not working

rear wash/wipe not working

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 106,002 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 97,153 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front outer c.v boots slight split/cut

general corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 29 Oct 2018 97,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front outer c.v boots slight split/cut

general corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 2 Nov 2017 91,617 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 91,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 87,072 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 87,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,274 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,897 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2013 62,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,598 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,493 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 51,493 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,931 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,202 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,602 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 30,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 30,779 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,877 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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FN53 GVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FN53 GVR, 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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FN53 GVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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