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GN53 NNW

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

468,307 mi
Last recorded468,307 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 NNW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 468,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 459,497 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 459,490 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 444,705 miles

Coolant leak hose ()

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2019 444,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak hose ()

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 415,401 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 385,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Sill has corrosion but not near seatbelt anchor

Pass 2 Dec 2016 353,455 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 353,450 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 322,306 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2014 291,168 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 262,485 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 262,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

rear exhaust box corrodded

rear tyres tread low

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2012 234,393 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 233,442 miles

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

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

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

play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 18 Nov 2011 208,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside and offside front headlamp aim pattern deteriorating.

both nearside and offside front seat belts slow to retract.

nearside and offside front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorating.

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose and bump stops deteriorating.

offside front fog lamp broken lense.

rear brake discs signs of corrosion.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 208,485 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside and offside front headlamp aim pattern deteriorating.

both nearside and offside front seat belts slow to retract.

nearside and offside front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorating.

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose and bump stops deteriorating.

offside front fog lamp broken lense.

rear brake discs signs of corrosion.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 183,865 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 155,640 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 128,968 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 101,582 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 77,245 miles

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

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 NNW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NNW, 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 NNW registered?

GN53 NNW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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