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GN53 DPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,514 mi
Last recorded154,514 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 154,514 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 154,510 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 133,624 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 133,620 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 116,590 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 116,588 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 107,014 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,831 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 90,831 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,559 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,274 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,982 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 81,982 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 78,271 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 74,516 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 70,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear Tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear Tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jun 2009 67,931 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 67,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 55,846 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 55,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,982 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,961 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 DPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GN53 DPZ, 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 DPZ registered?

GN53 DPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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