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GN53 NPG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,439 mi
Last recorded105,439 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 NPG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 105,439 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 105,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,792 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 93,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,713 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 83,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 78,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracked around edges

Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracked around edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,668 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 73,668 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,828 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,837 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 56,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,660 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers adrift.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,263 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension bushes partly split

offside rear lower seat fixing loose

Pass 9 Oct 2007 35,838 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,161 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 NPG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NPG, 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 NPG registered?

GN53 NPG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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The MOT history for GN53 NPG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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