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GN53 DVM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,825 mi
Last recorded97,825 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,825 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 97,809 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,385 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,473 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,463 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,963 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 78,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,763 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,519 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,750 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,112 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,665 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,192 miles

slight handbrake travel on lever

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 DVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DVM, 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 DVM registered?

GN53 DVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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