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FL53 FNG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,945 mi
Last recorded109,945 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FNG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 109,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer sills corroding

exhaust slightly blowing and corroding

Fail 20 May 2026 109,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer sills corroding

exhaust slightly blowing and corroding

Pass 22 May 2025 103,908 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 102,299 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 102,297 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 97,072 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,765 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and splitting.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,186 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,572 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 86,672 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,405 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,100 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,839 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,471 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,183 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded and worn

front pads worn to approx 5mm

Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,781 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 42,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 35,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,693 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,067 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 26,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,817 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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FL53 FNG 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 80%.

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 FL53 FNG, 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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FL53 FNG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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