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GN53 NPD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,127 mi
Last recorded177,127 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 NPD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 177,127 miles

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

nearside windscreen damaged but does not materially affect drivers view of the road ahead

Fail 24 Mar 2017 177,127 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing front (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

nearside windscreen damaged but does not materially affect drivers view of the road ahead

Fail 23 Feb 2017 176,318 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside windscreen damaged but does not materially drivers view of the road ahead

Pass 17 Mar 2016 164,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

play on offside inner tie rod

windscreen damaged nearside but doe not materially affect drivers view of the road ahead

Fail 17 Mar 2016 164,051 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

play on offside inner tie rod

windscreen damaged nearside but doe not materially affect drivers view of the road ahead

Pass 19 Mar 2015 148,210 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front windscreen damaged but does not materially affect drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Mar 2015 147,517 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside windscreen damaged but does not materially affect driver's view of the road ahead

Pass 28 Mar 2014 131,648 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 131,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jan 2013 112,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 18 Jan 2013 112,512 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 105,337 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 95,940 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 74,488 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 74,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,354 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 17 Oct 2007 51,056 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 38,814 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 NPD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NPD, 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 NPD registered?

GN53 NPD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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