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GV53 NGF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

146,640 mi
Last recorded146,640 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NGF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 146,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 146,640 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 146,617 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 146,617 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 146,590 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 145,850 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 144,734 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 144,734 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2017 144,355 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 144,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 12 May 2016 141,539 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 135,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2015 135,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2014 129,439 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 May 2014 129,439 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 121,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 121,876 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 110,647 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 110,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 105,043 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 93,694 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 65,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,182 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,927 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,799 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,549 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NGF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 NGF, 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 NGF registered?

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

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