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GN53 SXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,840 mi
Last recorded93,840 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 SXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 93,840 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 84,921 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 84,914 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 77,861 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 77,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 69,394 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,923 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 57,909 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 47,267 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 47,230 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,013 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,570 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 45,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,926 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,102 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,466 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,234 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,101 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,444 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 33,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,020 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,055 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,477 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 SXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN53 SXZ registered?

GN53 SXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is GN53 SXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 SXZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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