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GV53 NFH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,241 mi
Last recorded90,241 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 90,241 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 87,523 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases setion joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi poor condition

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 87,523 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases setion joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi poor condition

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,651 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 79,494 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 77,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 71,866 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,460 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,047 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,851 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 53,851 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,306 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,085 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,261 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 40,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,296 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,054 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,297 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 22 Oct 2008 24,952 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,866 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,284 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 NFH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFH, 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 NFH registered?

GV53 NFH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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