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GN53 BYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,029 mi
Last recorded111,029 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 111,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 82,388 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 82,388 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,866 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,984 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,080 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,440 miles

Nearside 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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GN53 BYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

GN53 BYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is GN53 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 BYU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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