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GV53 ZSJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

56,328 mi
Last recorded56,328 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 56,328 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 56,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 51,603 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 50,254 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 47,687 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 46,280 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 46,278 miles

Braking system leaking Brake pedal (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undercovers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,937 miles

both headlamps becoming deteriorated

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 40,851 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 40,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2018 38,831 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

front number plate starting to fade

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre becoming worn and perished

Fail 16 Jan 2018 38,826 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

front number plate starting to fade

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre becoming worn and perished

Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,239 miles

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

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

both front tyres becoming worn and perished

o/s/r tyre becoming worn

Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,659 miles

both front tyres becoming badly cracked and perished

both headlamps becoming deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,387 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,361 miles

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

headlamps becoming deteriorated

n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,909 miles

head lamp aims becoming weak

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Fail 21 Jan 2013 23,905 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

head lamp aims becoming weak

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 20,568 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall in very poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,594 miles

front brake pads getting low

perishing to n/s front tyre side wall

Fail 28 Jan 2011 17,589 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low

perishing to n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,457 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bothfront wishbone rear bushes becomming worn

n/s/f tyre ebcomming cracked/perished

Pass 28 Jan 2008 8,777 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 6,857 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 ZSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

GV53 ZSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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