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GN53 LCE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

81,217 mi
Last recorded81,217 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LCE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2019 81,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested test aborted due to smoke, every reading was failing anyway (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall ( 185/60 x 14 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 80,270 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 80,258 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emissions test not finished but was failing on every reading (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,221 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread/sidewall splitting

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 78,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre tread/sidewall splitting

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Binding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 77,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake Binding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,384 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 76,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,545 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,487 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,389 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 69,387 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,129 miles

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

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

engine light on...

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

rear exhaust box deteriated...

Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,419 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 58,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,738 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 52,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,532 miles

Offside front suspention arm (rear) bush not fitted correctly

Fail 19 Feb 2009 46,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front suspention arm (rear) bush not fitted correctly

Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,354 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 40,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,024 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 LCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LCE, 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 LCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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