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FG53 UWM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,011 mi
Last recorded123,011 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 123,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under carriage surface rust sills and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 118,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 118,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,318 miles

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 105,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,212 miles

FRONT TO REAR EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,215 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

adv. n/s wing mirror damaged

adv. o/s/f headlight slightly blurry.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 93,214 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

adv. n/s wing mirror damaged

adv. o/s/f headlight slightly blurry.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,171 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 70,809 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,555 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both n/s/f amd o/s/f lower wish bone rear bushs incorrectly fitted

n/s/r bump stop starting to wear

Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r bump stop starting to wear

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both n/s/f amd o/s/f lower wish bone rear bushs incorrectly fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,138 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,259 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 46,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,215 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,661 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 UWM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

FG53 UWM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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