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GN53 LBU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,218 mi
Last recorded189,218 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 189,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 172,299 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 159,233 miles

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

Nearside Front SEAT BELT SLOW RETURN

Pass 2 Mar 2015 140,545 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front tyres worn low inner and outer edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 121,158 miles

rear shocker bump stops in poor condition

slight smell of diesel under bonnet area advise check

temp warning guage on

Fail 12 Feb 2014 121,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear shocker bump stops in poor condition

slight smell of diesel under bonnet area advise check

temp warning guage on

Pass 16 Aug 2013 108,850 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,270 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,502 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 72,502 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,145 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,711 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 54,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,280 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,773 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 32,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

GN53 LBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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