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FN53 GWA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,335 mi
Last recorded85,335 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GWA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,335 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 85,335 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)

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

osr tyre worn to 3mm and cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,039 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,951 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,951 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,579 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,496 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking in the tread pattern.Hand brake lever has slight travel.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 50,496 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking in the tread pattern.Hand brake lever has slight travel.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,732 miles

one horn button on steer wheel inop.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 40,732 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

one horn button on steer wheel inop.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,814 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 33,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,129 miles

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

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

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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FN53 GWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GWA, 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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FN53 GWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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