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GN53 HWZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,988 mi
Last recorded163,988 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 163,988 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge

windscreen has dame to the nearside, not considered to be in drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Sep 2012 144,651 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 124,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 124,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 102,275 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 102,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 92,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 85,043 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 85,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,078 miles

both front tyres worn on edges. tyres have raised edges.

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 HWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HWZ, 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 HWZ registered?

GN53 HWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GN53 HWZ safe to buy?

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