MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
exhaust system corroded
general suspension corrosion
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Surface of discs breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn.
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded.
Rear brake discs worn and corroded
Rear exhaust box corroded.
headlight lenses faded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
headlight lenses deteriorated
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust in poor condition
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust in poor condition
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
tracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear box heavily corroded
both headlamps starting to loose beam pattern/light output
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres 175/80R14 and rear tyres 185/60R14
nearside front fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front fog lamp inoperative
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres bald on edges
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FN53 GWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 FN53 GWW, 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 GWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.
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