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GP53 OKK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,521 mi
Last recorded87,521 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OKK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 87,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 72,402 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,157 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3 mm also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 59,523 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,429 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,687 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,553 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 45,553 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 43,897 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,752 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 42,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,172 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 41,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,556 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre perished on outer edge of tread

Fail 26 Feb 2013 38,556 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre perished on outer edge of tread

Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,060 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre low on edges of tread

Fail 18 Jan 2012 35,060 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre low on edges of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,466 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,995 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 23,995 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,569 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 14,606 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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GP53 OKK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GP53 OKK, 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 OKK registered?

GP53 OKK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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