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GN53 LBX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,771 mi
Last recorded101,771 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LBX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 101,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,951 miles

Front headlamp lens getting poor

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,689 miles

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,456 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on tyre treads

rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre getting poor

rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,661 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2007 33,875 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,559 miles

Both front tyres worn.

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 LBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LBX, 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 LBX registered?

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

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