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GN53 DSO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,551 mi
Last recorded83,551 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DSO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 83,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tint film applied. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tint film applied. (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump nut. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,706 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 76,600 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 76,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket LED Bulb Fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket LED Bulb Fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,950 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 61,520 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 60,652 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,931 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 44,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 38,674 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,459 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,293 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,545 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,472 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,945 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 5,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 4,237 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 DSO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DSO, 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 DSO registered?

GN53 DSO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GN53 DSO safe to buy?

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