MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,684 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
power steering warning light on
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
power steering warning light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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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