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SG53 GCX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

79,684 mi
Last recorded79,684 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 GCX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 79,684 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower CV gaiter damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering light intermittently illuminated

Rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2020 79,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower CV gaiter damp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering light intermittently illuminated

Rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached.

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached.

Rear Exhaust silencer in very poor condition.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 70,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction Re set steering angle sensor. (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached.

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached.

Rear Exhaust silencer in very poor condition.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in offside front track rod end

Rear tyres perished - close to legal limit

Slight drag on nearside rear wheel

Wipers poor

Fail 19 Apr 2018 65,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in offside front track rod end

Rear tyres perished - close to legal limit

Slight drag on nearside rear wheel

Wipers poor

Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,812 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,559 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 54,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,408 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,559 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 10 Dec 2012 44,852 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,894 miles

power steering warning light on

Fail 3 Mar 2011 42,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering warning light on

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,555 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 38,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake res cap missing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,544 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 38,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 33,567 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,567 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,520 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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SG53 GCX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SG53 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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SG53 GCX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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