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GN53 GVY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,870 mi
Last recorded121,870 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 121,870 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2018 118,242 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 115,931 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 110,864 miles

handbrake travel could be im proved

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,565 miles

exhaust rusty

ns wiper poor

osr door trim missing

Fail 31 Oct 2013 105,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/e/r tery outter wall cracking rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2012 101,475 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 101,475 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 98,338 miles

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

front brake disc's worn and corroded

n/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or out

Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,343 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

Pass 21 Sep 2009 85,663 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 85,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,757 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 72,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 65,299 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,194 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 GVY 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 75%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

GN53 GVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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