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GN53 DVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 98,721 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 95,678 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,568 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 84,795 miles

Offside rear tyre pershing and cracking

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,650 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,504 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 76,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,277 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r seat belt not tested (child seat)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,550 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 59,550 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,125 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 49,125 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,047 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 20,609 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 DVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DVL, 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 DVL registered?

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

Is GN53 DVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 DVL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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