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GN53 GVW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

73,737 mi
Last recorded73,737 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 73,737 miles

reverse lights inop.

Fail 3 Feb 2026 73,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,433 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,371 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,291 miles

both front suspension, lower wishbone, rear bushes worn resulting in slight movement.

brake pedal spongy. (braking performance still meets requirements

Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,069 miles

both front suspension, lower wishbone, rear bushes worn resulting in slight movement.

Fail 19 Jan 2022 73,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front suspension, lower wishbone, rear bushes worn resulting in slight movement.

Pass 30 Jan 2021 72,875 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 72,635 miles

both front suspension wishbone, rear bushes worn, resulting in slight movement.

Fail 1 Feb 2020 72,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

both front suspension wishbone, rear bushes worn, resulting in slight movement.

Pass 12 Jan 2019 71,602 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

slight play in both front suspension wishbone rear bushes.

Fail 12 Jan 2019 71,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

slight play in both front suspension wishbone rear bushes.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,374 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,510 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 69,494 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 67,985 miles

both the rear shock dust covers are insecure

slight noise gearbox/clutch area

the front pipe flexy is in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2016 67,985 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both the rear shock dust covers are insecure

slight noise gearbox/clutch area

the front pipe flexy is in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2015 65,880 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,192 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,094 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 57,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,086 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,264 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 53,264 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,950 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 49,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,903 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 45,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,948 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 40,948 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 35,450 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,873 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 GVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

GN53 GVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is GN53 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 GVW shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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