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GP53 OKJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,782 mi
Last recorded84,782 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,782 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear nsr has nail (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear nsr has nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,053 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,433 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 72,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,762 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit worn on edges

nearside rear tyre getting low/perishing

offside front tyre on legal limit worn on edges

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,527 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn

both headlamp lenses tarnishing slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2013 55,521 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn

both headlamp lenses tarnishing slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,120 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 45,117 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,270 miles

front right anti-roll bar drop link rubber dust cover split

Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,110 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 35,110 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,431 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 32,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,102 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

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

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

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

front brake pads look low but not clearly visable

Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,229 miles

cut in nearside front tyre wall

tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,694 miles

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

handbrake travel getting long

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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GP53 OKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 GP53 OKJ, 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 GP53 OKJ registered?

GP53 OKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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