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GN53 KPF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,168 mi
Last recorded199,168 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 KPF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 199,168 miles

Nearside Front headlamp loose but not insecure

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering warning lamp illuminated

Rear seats and belts removed at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2024 199,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp loose but not insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering warning lamp illuminated

Rear seats and belts removed at time of test

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 194,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp loose but not insecure

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 194,369 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 190,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2021 190,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2020 181,524 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Screen damage middle of screen not in driver view

Pass 13 Feb 2019 171,261 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 171,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 167,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in front joints

Pass 13 Feb 2017 157,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre slighlty perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 Jan 2017 157,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front of vehicle damaged

spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 2 Nov 2015 145,279 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 145,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 136,157 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 136,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front wheel binding

Pass 1 Nov 2013 127,680 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 116,366 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 102,576 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 102,079 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 74,417 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 58,951 miles

front reg.plat slightly faded

Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,202 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 42,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 32,331 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 KPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KPF, 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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GN53 KPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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