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GT53 VRS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,582 mi
Last recorded172,582 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT53 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 172,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 158,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 150,315 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 150,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray insecure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 143,331 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 143,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 137,318 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 137,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 131,574 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 124,622 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear cracking side walls

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

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

Rear ex box corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 117,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear cracking side walls

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

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

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

Rear ex box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 108,889 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 108,887 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,972 miles

o/s front tyre has split in outer sidewall

Fail 12 Sep 2013 100,971 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre has split in outer sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,312 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 74,311 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 64,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,991 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,841 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,832 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,684 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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GT53 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GT53 VRS, 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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GT53 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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