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GN53 GVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

251,655 mi
Last recorded251,655 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 GVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 251,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 237,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 228,643 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 228,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 227,542 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 210,144 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 210,144 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 194,102 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 194,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 186,010 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 186,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 172,085 miles

205 45 zr 16 87 w xl

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both the front headlamps are in poor condition beam image low

both the rear tyres are seporating on the inner side walls

engine cover and undertrays

nsf outer cv boot is twisted

the nsr shock dust cover is broken

the osf anti roll bar plastic coller is fractured

the osf lower arm ball joint has play

the osf lower arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2014 163,430 miles

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

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)

nsf tyre inner wall deteriated

osf tyre inner wall deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2013 144,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2013 144,688 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2012 122,977 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 122,976 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 101,055 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

both o/s tyres have damage to inner sidewalls (split)

n/s mirror glass worn

n/s/f foglight broken

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2010 73,958 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 56,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,572 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,439 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 25,309 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 GVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

GN53 GVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is GN53 GVK safe to buy?

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