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GN53 NPF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,630 mi
Last recorded169,630 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 NPF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 169,630 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 169,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 161,018 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 161,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2019 151,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 127,023 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 127,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load housing (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

near-side rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2017 102,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load housing (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near-side rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 92,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,905 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,592 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,196 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,276 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 68,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,865 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,305 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,391 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,808 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,656 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 NPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NPF, 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 NPF registered?

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

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