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GN53 BYZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,641 mi
Last recorded118,641 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,641 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 115,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 115,111 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 111,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 111,004 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 104,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,899 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,709 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,686 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs VERY lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front inner edge of tyre VERY WORN

slight judder on both front brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,330 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,016 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 47,016 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,624 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 35,624 miles

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

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

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

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 BYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BYZ, 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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GN53 BYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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