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FN53 GWW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,793 mi
Last recorded139,793 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GWW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 139,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 131,409 miles

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))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 131,407 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 122,670 miles

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.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 118,390 miles

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded.

headlight lenses faded.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,838 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 106,829 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,508 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 97,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,864 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015

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

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,567 miles

both headlamps starting to loose beam pattern/light output

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,026 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,404 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,149 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,810 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 47,810 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,622 miles

offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 1 Apr 2008 30,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,280 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2006 16,963 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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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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