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GV53 GNX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,622 mi
Last recorded109,622 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 GNX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 109,622 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2014 101,453 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)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 3 Apr 2013 93,016 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,016 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,893 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,401 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 77,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 71,390 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 65,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2008 58,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 58,650 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 58,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,160 miles

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2006 36,521 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 GNX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GNX, 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 GNX registered?

GV53 GNX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GV53 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 GNX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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