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2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,076 mi
Last recorded82,076 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 82,076 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack end and trackrod end heavily corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre over ten years old

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre over ten years old

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

rear axle corroded

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2025 82,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack end and trackrod end heavily corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre over ten years old

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre over ten years old

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

rear axle corroded

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2024 79,036 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre over ten years old

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

both front rack ends heavily corroded

both rear tyres over ten years old

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear axle corroded

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2024 79,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre over ten years old

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

both front rack ends heavily corroded

both rear tyres over ten years old

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear axle corroded

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,342 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

back box heat shield insecure

both side front inner rack arms corroded

exhaust system coroded

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2023 75,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

back box heat shield insecure

both side front inner rack arms corroded

exhaust system coroded

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,682 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

both front steering arms corroded

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2022 70,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

both front steering arms corroded

both front wipers smear slightly

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,829 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side front steering rack arms corroded

front flexi on exhaust deteriorated

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2021 67,829 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side front steering rack arms corroded

front flexi on exhaust deteriorated

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 67,358 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front steering arms corroded

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

parking brake has imbalance

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2020 67,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front steering arms corroded

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

parking brake has imbalance

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,580 miles

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock cover deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

parking brake has slight travel

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2019 65,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

reverse lights inoperative

under body covers fitted

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock cover deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,064 miles

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock cover deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side front steering arms corroded

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

parking brake has slight travel

reverse lights inop

under body covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2018 63,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock cover deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side front steering arms corroded

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

parking brake has slight travel

reverse lights inop

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,151 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable both side on rack (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 60,151 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable both side on rack (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,361 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover adrift

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable both side front on rack (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 57,361 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Nearside Rear shock cover adrift

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable both side front on rack (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,210 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 54,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box exhaust corroded

both wipers smear slightley

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box exhaust corroded

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 47,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box exhaust corroded

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle and back section exhaust corroded

near side wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,890 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

off side rear tyre perished

underbody covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2011 40,890 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

off side rear tyre perished

underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,669 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front disc's scored and pitted

off side rear tyre perished

rear no plate deteriorated slightley

underbody covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2009 34,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,155 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,815 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,571 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,878 miles

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

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

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FN53 GVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FN53 GVA, 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 FN53 GVA registered?

FN53 GVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is FN53 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 GVA shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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