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GY53 CKL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,047 mi
Last recorded124,047 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 CKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 124,047 miles

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

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

both front link rod boots wearing

offside front tyre wearing on edges,

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 124,045 miles

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

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

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

both front link rod boots wearing

offside front tyre wearing on edges,

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 112,701 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,link rod boots wearing,n/s outer c,v, boot wearing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 103,128 miles

rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 94,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,892 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

f/number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,883 miles

Front registration plate is deteriorated and is a borderline pass.

Front suspension seems noisier than normal going over bumps,needs further investigation?

Fail 21 Aug 2009 76,883 miles

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

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

Front registration plate is deteriorated and is a borderline pass.

Front suspension seems noisier than normal going over bumps,needs further investigation?

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

Parking brake travel is a bit long.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,847 miles

front suspension arm bushes for play

Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,917 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 51,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 41,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,319 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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GY53 CKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GY53 CKL, 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 GY53 CKL registered?

GY53 CKL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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