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SG53 GCY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,195 mi
Last recorded98,195 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 GCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,195 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

handbrake travel lazy

some damage offside front wheel outer rim

Fail 17 Jul 2019 98,195 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

handbrake travel lazy

some damage offside front wheel outer rim

Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,282 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake outer cables showing signs of cracking

poor image both headlamps

Fail 10 Jul 2018 92,275 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake outer cables showing signs of cracking

poor image both headlamps

Pass 1 Jul 2017 85,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 84,965 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,256 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 79,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,418 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,291 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

backbox corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,961 miles

centre & rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f shocker light misting of oil

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 30,100 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 30,100 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight oil leak at sump plug area

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front offside tyre, inside edsge wear

service light on

Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,338 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,594 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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SG53 GCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SG53 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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SG53 GCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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