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GN53 BYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,287 mi
Last recorded61,287 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 61,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 55,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,878 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 52,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 46,726 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 41,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,942 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 35,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,383 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,758 miles

screw in N/S/R tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2014 34,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

screw in N/S/R tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,885 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,970 miles

Exhaust tail box silght delamination

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,062 miles

Tail box of exhaust starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,958 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,463 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,498 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 22,683 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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GN53 BYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GN53 BYJ, 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 GN53 BYJ registered?

GN53 BYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 September 2003.

Is GN53 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 BYJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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