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GV53 NFT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,456 mi
Last recorded165,456 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NFT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 165,456 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 161,751 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 152,960 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 143,193 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 143,192 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 131,121 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2018 131,121 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 116,687 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 116,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 116,470 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Solid windscreen strip fitted to top of screen

Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,111 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 94,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2015 94,949 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,157 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/rear adult seat belt

Fail 24 Nov 2012 75,044 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to n/s/rear adult seat belt

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,529 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,806 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 NFT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NFT, 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 NFT registered?

GV53 NFT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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