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GV53 BXC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,788 mi
Last recorded91,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 BXC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 91,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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. parking brake lever travel too far (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2024 91,785 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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. parking brake lever travel too far (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 87,886 miles

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

Limited reserve park travel

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 82,136 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside sun visor loose

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 82,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside sun visor loose

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 73,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 73,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam fitted h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour fitted 581 bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour fitted 581 bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,856 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 61,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,203 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 57,203 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,984 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,880 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,037 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,355 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,203 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,833 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,305 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,641 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,477 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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GV53 BXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GV53 BXC, 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 GV53 BXC registered?

GV53 BXC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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