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GU53 VZY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,503 mi
Last recorded151,503 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 VZY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 151,503 miles

Offside Front window slid down when door was shut

Offside Rear tyre 2 nails in tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear exhaust box very corroded

front side lamps dull due to lenses yellowed

reg plate lamps dull

Fail 10 Jun 2016 151,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front window slid down when door was shut

Offside Rear tyre 2 nails in tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear exhaust box very corroded

front side lamps dull due to lenses yellowed

reg plate lamps dull

Fail 10 Mar 2015 123,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 123,716 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 118,153 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 118,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 109,320 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 109,320 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,876 miles

no rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 84,665 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low on inside

offside rear bearing slightly worn

Fail 5 Jun 2010 84,416 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low on inside

offside rear bearing slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2009 68,163 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 64,034 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 64,034 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,850 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 6 Dec 2006 32,885 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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GU53 VZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GU53 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

GU53 VZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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