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WN53 GZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,604 mi
Last recorded110,604 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 GZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 110,604 miles

Exhaust tail box outer casing poor

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,279 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 109,279 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))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,165 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 106,414 miles

air filter missing

both headlight lens slightly dull

both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,275 miles

both headlight lens poor

both front tyres bald on inner edges advise early replacement

both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

rear exhaust box outer skin poor

Pass 25 Feb 2017 100,539 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 100,531 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 95,331 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2016 95,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2015 90,233 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 4 Feb 2015 90,227 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,271 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,585 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight play to front lower arm bushs

Fail 7 Feb 2013 75,580 miles

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

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight play to front lower arm bushs

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,316 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded but no leaking exhaust gases

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,767 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,429 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,155 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,959 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 41,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,296 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,391 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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WN53 GZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WN53 GZL, 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 WN53 GZL registered?

WN53 GZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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