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FG53 GKJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,172 mi
Last recorded117,172 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 GKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 117,172 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 111,776 miles

Coolant leak Nearside of radiator ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 104,410 miles

exhaust corroding

slight bind on osr wheel

Fail 27 Oct 2015 104,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

exhaust corroding

slight bind on osr wheel

Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,957 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2013 88,225 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,281 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,929 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,404 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,343 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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FG53 GKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FG53 GKJ, 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 FG53 GKJ registered?

FG53 GKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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