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GN53 YCF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,814 mi
Last recorded62,814 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,814 miles

Offside Upper bracket on offside headlamp cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2017 62,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb replaced (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper bracket on offside headlamp cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,817 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,126 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 45,096 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small inner end split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high reset (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high reset (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,378 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,296 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 37,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,884 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,797 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 33,797 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 30,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,903 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,087 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 26,087 miles

Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,109 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 17,136 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 13,163 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 YCF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

GN53 YCF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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