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GN53 GVX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,330 mi
Last recorded153,330 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 GVX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 153,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 135,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 125,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 125,347 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both beam images are close to being indistinct due to deteriorating lenses

VERY HEAVY inner edge wear to both front tyres

Pass 26 Aug 2016 115,844 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper slightly insecure

front tyres perished on edge

n/s outer sill damaged to the rear

o/s rear tyre perished

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2015 106,405 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front bumper slightly insecure

front tyres perished on edge

n/s outer sill damaged to the rear

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2014 95,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,158 miles

non obligatory mirror has sticker obscuring view to rear

Fail 10 Sep 2013 88,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

non obligatory mirror has sticker obscuring view to rear

Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,437 miles

All three mirrors have spiderwebs on them buit vision not affected.

Nearside rear tyre has an unusaul wear pattern.

Nearside washer not working but offside delivers enough fluid to clear screen safely.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 82,437 miles

All three mirrors have spiderwebs on them buit vision not affected.

Nearside rear tyre has an unusaul wear pattern.

Nearside washer not working but offside delivers enough fluid to clear screen safely.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

airbag light is on

mirrors have stickers affecting the veiw to the rear of the vehicle

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre stapping

Fail 4 Jul 2011 70,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

airbag light is on

mirrors have stickers affecting the veiw to the rear of the vehicle

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre stapping

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,462 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 58,454 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,783 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 48,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,307 miles

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

both front lower wish bone rear bushes slight play under braking

Fail 1 Sep 2006 40,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,237 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 GVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

GN53 GVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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