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GX53 HXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,249 mi
Last recorded87,249 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 HXY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flex pipe slightly deteriorated

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

fuel flap retaining clip missing/broken

n/s/f tyre slightly worn inside edge

Fail 24 Jul 2017 87,249 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flex pipe slightly deteriorated

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

fuel flap retaining clip missing/broken

n/s/f tyre slightly worn inside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,495 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding

Nearside front inner wheel rim has damage

Nearside rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,495 miles

Braking system leaking Brake servo plastic pipe split (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding

Nearside front inner wheel rim has damage

Nearside rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,267 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slight wear to inner edge

offside front drive shaft fixing to gearbox deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly worn and wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,577 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres worn and nearly bold on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,056 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 33,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

wipers smearing/juddering

Fail 10 Aug 2012 33,030 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 (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,128 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 27,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,000 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,376 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,127 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 6,874 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 5,903 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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GX53 HXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GX53 HXY, 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 GX53 HXY registered?

GX53 HXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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