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FG53 GLZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,234 mi
Last recorded108,234 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 108,234 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 104,091 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 100,180 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 100,170 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 96,119 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 96,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 93,347 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 93,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,364 miles

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

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)

advise condition of center and rear exhaust

Fail 7 Jan 2012 88,364 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

advise condition of center and rear exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2011 75,542 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 46,580 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 46,566 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,664 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,650 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 GLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG53 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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