MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,932 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear silencer corroded
Front number plate damaged slightly + rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly
Hand brake lever travel
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear tyre wearing low + showing age cracks to the tread
Slight deterioration and movement in the offside and nearside front suspension arm rear mounting bushes
Front number plate damaged slightly + rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly
Hand brake lever travel
Offside rear tyre wearing low + showing age cracks to the tread
Slight deterioration and movement in the offside and nearside front suspension arm rear mounting bushes
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG53 GLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?
FG53 GLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is FG53 GLJ safe to buy?
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