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GY53 VXT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,239 mi
Last recorded83,239 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VXT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,239 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 83,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,585 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,380 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 68,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,156 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 56,606 miles

cut in off side front tyre side wall but nt to cord

Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,509 miles

off side track rod end dust cover starting to perrish

small buckle in near side front inner wheel rim

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,918 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,005 miles

Nearside front lower arm rear bush perishing

Offside front lower arm rear bush perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,894 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,093 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,332 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 26,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge and perished

Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,883 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,197 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres side walls slightley perished

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,736 miles

n/s front tyre has crack around sidewall

rear discs are scored/in poor condition

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 VXT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

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

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