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FN53 GYO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,963 mi
Last recorded139,963 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GYO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 139,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2016 125,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 125,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 122,804 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 122,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 114,659 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,942 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 101,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,261 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 74,279 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,279 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,589 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 48,163 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,163 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Dec 2008 46,012 miles

engine undertray fitted, exhaust system corroded ,slight damage to wheel trims, o/s/r tyre cracking in side wall, dent in o/s/r wheel arch, n/s/f brake grabbing slightly,

Fail 14 Dec 2008 46,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine undertray fitted, exhaust system corroded ,slight damage to wheel trims, o/s/r tyre cracking in side wall, dent in o/s/r wheel arch, n/s/f brake grabbing slightly,

Fail 31 Dec 2007 41,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight brake disc run out (brake judder) at the o/side front brake.

Pass 31 Dec 2007 41,440 miles

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight brake disc run out (brake judder) at the o/side front brake.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,568 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 33,568 miles

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

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

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 GYO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GYO, 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 GYO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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