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GP53 OKW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,398 mi
Last recorded95,398 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 95,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 92,309 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 92,308 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 89,236 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 89,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,144 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,330 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 82,330 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,384 miles

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 76,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 71,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Park brake has slight travel

Pass 30 Nov 2017 65,731 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 65,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 61,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 61,500 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,195 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 55,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,321 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,413 miles

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

Nearside oter sill has some damage.

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

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

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

tyre size 165/70r14. advise both front tyres are worn more on their inner edges and may need wheel alignment check.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 42,413 miles

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

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

Nearside oter sill has some damage.

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

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

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

tyre size 165/70r14. advise both front tyres are worn more on their inner edges and may need wheel alignment check.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,131 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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,747 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 24,410 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 18,691 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,691 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,081 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 7,394 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 5,607 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 5,607 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 OKW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 OKW, 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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GP53 OKW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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