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GN53 SWK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,494 mi
Last recorded112,494 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 SWK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,494 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 108,057 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 108,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 105,013 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 105,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 103,031 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Rear exhaust box rusty

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Oct 2018 103,031 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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))

Rear exhaust box rusty

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,830 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 98,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 92,310 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 14 Oct 2016 92,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,505 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 81,505 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 70,857 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 70,857 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,835 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,447 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 39,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,768 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,868 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,556 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,383 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 9,956 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 SWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

GN53 SWK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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