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GN53 YBY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,554 mi
Last recorded119,554 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 YBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 119,554 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 116,520 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 113,458 miles

Front front exhaust flexi pipe worn but not blowing

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops showing signs of wear

Fail 11 May 2017 113,458 miles

Front front exhaust flexi pipe worn but not blowing

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

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops showing signs of wear

Pass 4 May 2016 106,824 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 106,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 99,723 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 91,988 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 83,329 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 May 2012 75,217 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 75,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 66,875 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 58,454 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 49,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2009 49,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 42,000 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front anti roll bars collers broken

nearside front tyre perished and damaged on side wall not to cords

offside front tyre cut on side wall not to cords

Pass 31 May 2007 33,198 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,345 miles

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

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

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 YBY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YBY, 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 YBY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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