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GF53 NXC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,601 mi
Last recorded125,601 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NXC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 125,601 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both due to condition of lens (4.1.4 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,512 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 122,512 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,890 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2019 114,885 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both( headlights deteriorated ) (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking offside end of rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust In poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2018 105,795 miles

reverse lights inop

Fail 6 Jun 2018 105,791 miles

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

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

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

both front &o/s/rear tyre worn on shoulder o/s/rear perished

reverse lights inop

Pass 20 Dec 2016 102,102 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 94,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 94,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 89,292 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,079 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 72,166 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 72,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,726 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 60,726 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,248 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,976 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 55,976 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,949 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 51,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,082 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,609 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,582 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front to rear steel brake pipes covered in plastic trims, taken as good.

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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GF53 NXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF53 NXC, 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 GF53 NXC registered?

GF53 NXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GF53 NXC safe to buy?

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