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GN53 MZY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,514 mi
Last recorded49,514 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 MZY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,514 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 49,514 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 49,124 miles

Exhaust corroded end box

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 49,124 miles

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

Exhaust corroded end box

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,650 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Hand brake lever is high

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing From inside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear End box Exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 48,650 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hand brake lever is high

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing From inside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear End box Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 48,013 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 45,285 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 40,340 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 36,426 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 34,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,909 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,123 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 27,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,325 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 22,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,594 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,637 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,444 miles

2 wheel hub caps missing on n/s

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,467 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 MZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MZY, 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 MZY registered?

GN53 MZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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