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GY53 CKU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,611 mi
Last recorded104,611 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 CKU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 104,611 miles

both front anti roll bar links have some play

both rear brakes rubbing slightly

fair amount of hand brake travel

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r and o/s/r flexi brake hoses, ferrules corroding

o/s/f brake rubbing slightly

o/s/r shocker has slight weep of fluid

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2019 99,668 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes have some play

both front brake discs worn and corroding

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 94,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 89,253 miles

Handbrake lever has fair amount of travel.

Nearside Rear LIght unit has damaged .

Offside Door mirror plastic surround damaged.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 89,253 miles

Handbrake lever has fair amount of travel.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear LIght unit has damaged .

Offside Door mirror plastic surround damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low at 3 mm

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre tread low at 3 mm

Offside Rear tyre tread low at 3 mm

Fail 1 Feb 2016 84,835 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre tread low at 3 mm

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

Offside Front tyre tread low at 3 mm

Offside Rear tyre tread low at 3 mm

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre tread worn on edges and tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 80,632 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre tread worn on edges and tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,411 miles

Centre exhaust section is corroding

Nearside rear light unit has slight damage and has tape on the outer lense

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside wing mirror plastic has some damage

Rear exhaust box is corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2014 75,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

centre section of exhaust corroding

n/s/r light unit has some damage and tape on outer lens

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,827 miles

Drivers door mirror has some damage.

N/s/r light cluster damaged.

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,733 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Drivers door mirror has some damage.

N/s/f tyre tread at 2mm on inner edge.

N/s/r light cluster damaged.

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,488 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s wing mirrior has tape on outer casing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth close to legal limit (Advise attention)

o/s/r tyre tread depth close to legal limit (Advise attention)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 64,488 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s wing mirrior has tape on outer casing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth close to legal limit (Advise attention)

o/s/r tyre tread depth close to legal limit (Advise attention)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,302 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/s/f door mirror damaged.

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 57,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/s/f door mirror damaged.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,591 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low at 3mm

Fail 28 Jan 2010 48,591 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades starting to split

both rear brales rubbing (Advise attention)

n/s/r tyre tread getting low at 3mm

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,461 miles

o/s wing mirrior plastic cover broken

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Fail 23 Feb 2009 41,435 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fair amount of handbrake travel

o/s wing mirrior plastic cover broken

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,915 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,666 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 CKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CKU, 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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GY53 CKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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