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GV53 EUH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,463 mi
Last recorded92,463 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 EUH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded and leaking at join to rear box

Fail 12 Oct 2020 92,463 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/174 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

car seems to have an intermittent misfire

eml light on

exhaust corroded and leaking at join to rear box

Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,485 miles

Flexible exhaust section deteriorated. Slight blow at centre to rear joint. Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel. Recommend inspection and repair.

Most underside components corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recommend inspection and repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Reverse lights not working.

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 89,485 miles

Flexible exhaust section deteriorated. Slight blow at centre to rear joint. Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel. Recommend inspection and repair.

Most underside components corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb H7. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recommend inspection and repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Reverse lights not working.

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,651 miles

Brake fluid low. Recommend inspection.

Flexible exhaust section deteriorated. Blow at centre to rear joint.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper door sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre worn too 2mm recommend replace 165 70 14 T

Fail 26 Oct 2017 69,683 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre not fitted correctly (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 bulb (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre worn too 2mm recommend replace 165 70 14 T

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Both brake backing plates corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 56,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70R14 81T. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement and alignment check. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror unit. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking face badly corroded. Strongly recommend replacement. (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Cracked and perished. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both brake backing plates corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,599 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 40,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,824 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 33,824 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,605 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs pitted

slight corrosion to sill panel within offside front door apature

wiperblades clear OK but wipers judder

Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,229 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,673 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

dash warning light illuminated

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,869 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rattle from engine top plastic cover

Pass 11 Aug 2006 23,737 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 EUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV53 EUH, 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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GV53 EUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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