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GN53 SYC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,569 mi
Last recorded134,569 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 SYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 134,569 miles

Engine managment light on

OSF & NSR Tyres Worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2016 134,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine managment light on

OSF & NSR Tyres Worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2015 114,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 114,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 110,397 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 110,397 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,982 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 102,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine manegement light on

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

power steering slightly heavyer then normal

Fail 4 Dec 2012 93,213 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,213 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,094 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 83,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 74,273 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2010 74,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,709 miles

Damage to N/S/F Tyre side wall

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,724 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,249 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 SYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

GN53 SYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is GN53 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 SYC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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