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GK53 CZJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,625 mi
Last recorded57,625 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 CZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 47,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,858 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 43,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 41,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 34,547 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 29,291 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 27,975 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,355 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 26,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,667 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 24,821 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,974 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,236 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,893 miles

rear number plate begining to delamonate

Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,022 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,625 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,201 miles

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

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

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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GK53 CZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 GK53 CZJ, 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 GK53 CZJ registered?

GK53 CZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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