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GN53 YHG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,121 mi
Last recorded138,121 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 138,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 131,968 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 124,520 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 124,518 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both side (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyer has a nail

Pass 12 Sep 2013 111,255 miles

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition.

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated and shrouds loose.

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat not allowing full inspection of the adult belt.

Handbrake travel excessive.

Slight blow from front exhaust section flexi-pipe.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 96,331 miles

Handbrake travel/freeplay excessive.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear shock absorber bump stops/shrouds deteriorated.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,331 miles

Handbrake travel/freeplay excessive.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear shock absorber bump stops/shrouds deteriorated.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,693 miles

O/S headlamp beam pattern poor.

Wiper blades in poor condition and starting to split.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 61,416 miles

rear wiper worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,804 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 33,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,985 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,646 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 28,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,112 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 YHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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