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GV53 NGJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,960 mi
Last recorded81,960 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 81,960 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 23 May 2017 81,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,262 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 75,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,509 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2015 70,509 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,501 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,433 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 36,798 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,247 miles

drivers door mirror casing damaged and covered with tape

engine management warning lamp on

nearside front brake disc corroding

nearside front tyre wearing close to the linits and heavily perished

Fail 8 Oct 2008 16,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine warning light on

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,529 miles

engine warning light on

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,673 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre wall-cords not exposed

Fail 15 Oct 2007 25,673 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cuts in nearside front tyre wall-cords not exposed

Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,260 miles

rear tyres perished

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 NGJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NGJ, 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 NGJ registered?

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

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