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GU53 VZO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,123 mi
Last recorded92,123 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 VZO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,123 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating and heat shield loose

Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,534 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 78,528 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,010 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,229 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,370 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,336 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,336 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,554 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s inner driveshaft boot split

o/s/f console bush badly split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,719 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,377 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,058 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2006 20,763 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear tyre scrubing on inside edge

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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GU53 VZO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GU53 VZO, 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 GU53 VZO registered?

GU53 VZO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GU53 VZO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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