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GX53 OAP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,893 mi
Last recorded85,893 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OAP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 85,893 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has little reverse travel

Fail 17 Mar 2021 85,893 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has little reverse travel

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,026 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 72,961 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,950 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,629 miles

advise coolant leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,165 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,343 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 43,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,922 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,654 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 35,654 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 25,844 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,215 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,195 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 11,405 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 OAP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX53 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

GX53 OAP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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