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GN53 HVZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,021 mi
Last recorded136,021 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 136,021 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

engine covers,under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

front number plate poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2016 136,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread and tyre perishing

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

engine covers,under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

front number plate poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2013 136,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust section poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2012 122,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust section poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2012 122,926 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres badly wearing inner edges

rear exhaust section poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2011 109,925 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 109,925 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 95,699 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 92,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,825 miles

o/s lower wishbone rear bush in poor condition

slight damage to inner rim n/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,983 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 66,983 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r wheel rim buckled

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,086 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 50,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 HVZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

GN53 HVZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is GN53 HVZ safe to buy?

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