CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG53 UWU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

129,623 mi
Last recorded129,623 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 129,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 129,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 116,865 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 114,393 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 109,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

cover adrift on offside rear shock absorber

nearside sill damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2020 109,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

cover adrift on offside rear shock absorber

nearside sill damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2019 100,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

damage to nearside sill

Fail 14 Jan 2019 100,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

damage to nearside sill

Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,974 miles

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

cover adrift on nearside rear shock absorber

headlamp lenses deteriorating/poor beam image

nearside outer sill damaged

slight binding on nearside front brake

Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,960 miles

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2017 82,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,153 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 76,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,722 miles

both rear tyres getting low

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2015 66,722 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,378 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2014 57,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2013 50,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,153 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,679 miles

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

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

exhaust rusting

front brake discs corroded around edges

Fail 24 Feb 2011 34,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,269 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 16,745 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG53 UWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG53 UWU?

You can check the full history of FG53 UWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG53 UWU registered?

FG53 UWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is FG53 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 UWU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG53 UWU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG53 UWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.