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FG53 UWW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,162 mi
Last recorded163,162 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 163,162 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split near clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 3 Oct 2018 163,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split near clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 155,613 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 155,417 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Towbar component insecure wiring insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav plate (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 147,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 142,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 130,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 118,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 105,590 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,077 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,526 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,861 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,052 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,136 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 UWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

FG53 UWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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