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GN53 VMW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,828 mi
Last recorded111,828 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 VMW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 111,828 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 110,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear suspension bump stop is perished

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 108,569 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

front to rear brake pipes covered by plastic flooring

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 104,914 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine undertray fitted.

front to rear brake pipes covered by plastic flooring.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 101,114 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 93,471 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 93,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 82,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 69,659 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 VMW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

GN53 VMW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is GN53 VMW safe to buy?

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