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FG53 GWD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,702 mi
Last recorded101,702 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 GWD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,702 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust outer cover delaminating

parking brake travel more than normal

Fail 4 Jan 2017 101,702 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust outer cover delaminating

parking brake travel more than normal

Fail 20 Dec 2016 101,323 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust outer cover delaminating

parking brake travel more than normal

Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,227 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 79,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,689 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,501 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 71,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,510 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,025 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 49,016 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,912 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,499 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,836 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,558 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 GWD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

FG53 GWD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FG53 GWD safe to buy?

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