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GK53 DZG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,553 mi
Last recorded76,553 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 DZG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,553 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 76,553 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 68,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Aug 2016 68,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,128 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 60,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,127 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 52,127 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,019 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 48,019 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,552 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,412 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,635 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,941 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 45,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,933 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,879 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 24,251 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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GK53 DZG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK53 DZG, 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 DZG registered?

GK53 DZG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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