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MM53 GCX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,101 mi
Last recorded54,101 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 GCX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,101 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,351 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 47,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 37,868 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 37,852 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,138 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

front brake pads very low

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,476 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,552 miles

n/s wiper some smearing

Fail 26 Jun 2014 28,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,190 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,252 miles

Engine management light on

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,788 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,641 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 21 Jun 2011 19,641 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine management light on

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,186 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 15,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

some smearing front wipers

Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,928 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,217 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 7,803 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 6,044 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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MM53 GCX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MM53 GCX, 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 MM53 GCX registered?

MM53 GCX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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The MOT history for MM53 GCX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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