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FG53 GWJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,033 mi
Last recorded32,033 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 GWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 32,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 29,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 28,330 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 27,627 miles

Front brake discs corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,389 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 26,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear large bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear large bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,746 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,804 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,770 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,046 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,688 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn

Offside front brake dics slightly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2009 15,349 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,016 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 8,678 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 GWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 GWJ, 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 GWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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