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GN53 YGL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,671 mi
Last recorded47,671 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 YGL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 47,671 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing, light output not affected (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 47,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing, light output not affected (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 46,460 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r sidelight dim and flashes with indicator

o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

tested in wet condition

Fail 11 Dec 2017 46,460 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r sidelight dim and flashes with indicator

o/s/f indicator fading

o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

tested in wet condition

Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,328 miles

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

both headlight deteriated only just giving correct image

offside front fog light lense broken

offside repeator lense cover missing

Fail 23 Nov 2016 45,328 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

both headlight deteriated only just giving correct image

offside front fog light lense broken

offside repeator lense cover missing

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,035 miles

Offside repeater light lover missing

both headlights have only just have image

Fail 19 Nov 2015 44,035 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside repeater light lover missing

both headlights have only just have image

Pass 26 Nov 2014 42,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 42,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,218 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,435 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 38,435 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,050 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)

nearside rear light damaged still showing correct light

offside front fog light cracked

offside front tyre sidewall damage

offside repeator damage still showing amber light

offside wing and door damaged not sharp edges at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,050 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside rear light damaged still showing correct light

offside front fog light cracked

offside front tyre sidewall damage

offside repeator damage still showing amber light

offside wing and door damaged not sharp edges at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,650 miles

nearside rear lens cracked

offside repeater lens missing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,653 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,107 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 YGL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

GN53 YGL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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