MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside door mirror cracked
Nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge
Exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust back box corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
nearside mirror cracked
offside front tyre cracking
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front tyre cracking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
nearside mirror cracked
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating
wear on offside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres close to limits & worn on edges
exhaust corroded in places
front brake pads low
both rear tyres perished
Both rear tyres crazed
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG53 GKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 GKN, 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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FG53 GKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 October 2003.
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