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GN53 HWT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,558 mi
Last recorded160,558 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HWT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 160,558 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 160,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 145,978 miles

Nearside Damage to seal

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

Nearside Front Tyre has splits in side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 4 May 2018 145,973 miles

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

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

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

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Nearside Damage to seal

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has splits in side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 31 May 2017 132,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 May 2017 132,558 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2016 118,030 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 108,553 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 108,521 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,456 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR tyre worn on edge.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 95,456 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR tyre worn on edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,264 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,603 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,715 miles

rear number plate backing starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,849 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,468 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,738 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 HWT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

GN53 HWT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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