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GN53 SXP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,782 mi
Last recorded127,782 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 SXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 127,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 127,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorared

Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,916 miles

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

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

near rear position lamp very bright / suspect incorrect bulb fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 120,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

near rear position lamp very bright / suspect incorrect bulb fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 114,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

long park brake travel / offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box showing signs of deterioration

Fail 11 Apr 2017 114,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

long park brake travel / offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box showing signs of deterioration

Pass 13 Apr 2016 108,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box showing signs of deterioration

Fail 13 Apr 2016 108,346 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

park brake lever nearing end of travel

rear exhaust box showing signs of deterioration

Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,592 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2015 102,591 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,001 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 88,265 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,910 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,748 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,227 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,181 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,052 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,647 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 SXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SXP, 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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GN53 SXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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