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GV53 ZSN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,109 mi
Last recorded100,109 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZSN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 100,109 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 100,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 90,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 79,081 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,753 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,433 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 53,433 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,241 miles

both front tyres and near side rear worn on edge, rear scilencer rusting.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,121 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 40,121 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

near side front wjeel trim missing, near side rear tyre 3/4 worn, underside covered.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,661 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres 3/4 worn.underside covered.rear silencer rusting.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 34,661 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres 3/4 worn.underside covered.rear silencer rusting.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,249 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 30,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,631 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 ZSN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

GV53 ZSN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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