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GY53 VXL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,186 mi
Last recorded112,186 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 112,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,467 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 109,466 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 106,455 miles

e m l light stays on

Fail 8 Feb 2016 106,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

e m l light stays on

Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,388 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 96,649 miles

Nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2014 96,649 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Handbrake levers not returning fully

Nearside front bumper damaged

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 18 Jan 2013 90,455 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 90,455 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 83,995 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,405 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 79,405 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,240 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 82,847 miles

both front tyres very close to leagal limit

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,279 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 49,092 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,359 miles

plastic under trays fitted

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 VXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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