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GV53 ZSG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,377 mi
Last recorded101,377 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 101,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,734 miles

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

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

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

headlamp beam images detriated

parkbrake lever has a long travel

Fail 14 Nov 2018 91,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

headlamp beam images detriated

parkbrake lever has a long travel

Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 81,393 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 81,393 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 5.67% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 27%

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,849 miles

Exhaust flexi joint gauze loose

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Slight leak fgrom engine

Fail 25 Nov 2015 75,847 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust flexi joint gauze loose

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Slight leak fgrom engine

Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,267 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,626 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,015 miles

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

tyres generally worn low

Pass 22 Nov 2011 52,869 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 52,831 miles

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

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

offside rear indicator bulb lacquer faded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 47,359 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,015 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,687 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,336 miles

Nearside rear wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,743 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

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 ZSG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZSG, 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 ZSG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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