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YG53 GPX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,512 mi
Last recorded140,512 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 GPX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 140,512 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 140,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 133,965 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML Displayed

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit & slightly perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2015 116,983 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in o/s front tyre

o/s front tyre wearing inner sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2014 100,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Oct 2014 100,031 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 58,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 55,139 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 42,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,028 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,473 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,515 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,118 miles

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

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

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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YG53 GPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG53 GPX, 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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YG53 GPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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