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RG53 GCY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,953 mi
Last recorded54,953 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 GCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,953 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes have play in them

Pass 3 Oct 2015 47,313 miles

unable to check N/S and O/S seat belts as child seats are fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2015 47,313 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

unable to check N/S and O/S seat belts as child seats are fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,756 miles

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

o/s/f brake back plate missing.

rear exhaust box rusted.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 42,750 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f brake back plate missing.

rear exhaust box rusted.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,245 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,332 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 32,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,435 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 29,393 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,226 miles

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

O/S/R Brake disc slightly rusty

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,128 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 19,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 19,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,962 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 15,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,946 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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RG53 GCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RG53 GCY, 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 RG53 GCY registered?

RG53 GCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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