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GN53 DUH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,913 mi
Last recorded82,913 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,913 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,878 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,835 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 64,422 miles

Plastic belly plates fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear door lock mechanism very stiff to open

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,503 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 41,025 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 33,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 33,219 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,003 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 26,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,130 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 23,132 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,007 miles

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)

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 DUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DUH, 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 DUH registered?

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

Is GN53 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 DUH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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