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GV53 NFR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,068 mi
Last recorded101,068 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NFR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,854 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,270 miles

Rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,862 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 81,859 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,650 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,644 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,266 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,261 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,492 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,565 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,280 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,205 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,124 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 35,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 NFR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NFR, 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 NFR registered?

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

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