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GV53 NGX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,969 mi
Last recorded109,969 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,969 miles

Brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both Track rod end ball joint dust cover split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 109,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both Track rod end ball joint dust cover split

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 96,940 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 9 May 2019 96,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust pipe slight blow

head light lenses poor

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 May 2018 84,626 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 84,626 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 73,923 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 73,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 63,196 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 63,133 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 59,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 55,342 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,540 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 53,540 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,385 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,598 miles

Under vehicle floor covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,421 miles

Under vehicle covered in shield gaurd

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,083 miles

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,032 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,587 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 35,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,841 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 NGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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