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GY53 OUO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,128 mi
Last recorded93,128 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,128 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 93,128 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 92,506 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer condition

Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear silencer condition

Fail 14 Jun 2018 91,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% max 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust tube clamp corroding away

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% max 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear silencer condition

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,644 miles

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer condition

centre exhaust clamp fixings corroding away

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,190 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 79,636 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 79,636 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 75,385 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 75,385 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,804 miles

rear silencer outer skin excessively deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2013 70,804 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear silencer outer skin excessively deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2012 64,833 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 57,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 51,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,426 miles

Nearside consul bush perished.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 16,742 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 12,901 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 OUO 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 75%.

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 GY53 OUO, 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 OUO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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