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GU53 WBG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,698 mi
Last recorded116,698 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WBG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 116,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,879 miles

Both front drop link rubber boots split

Both front indicator bulbs becoming white

Both headlamp beam images becoming poor

Rear box corroded

Rear flexi hoses corroded

o/s/f seatbelt stalk sticky

Fail 9 Sep 2015 103,806 miles

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

Both front drop link rubber boots split

Both front indicator bulbs becoming white

Both headlamp beam images becoming poor

Rear box corroded

Rear flexi hoses corroded

o/s/f seatbelt stalk sticky

Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,398 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,718 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,886 miles

Advise: exhaust is detoriated / both fron tyres are close to legal limit and offside front is bald on inner edge and nearside front is perrished and cracked /

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 90,886 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise: exhaust is detoriated / both fron tyres are close to legal limit and offside front is bald on inner edge and nearside front is perrished and cracked /

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,398 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 74,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,365 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 63,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,731 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,548 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,215 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 24,215 miles

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

Nearside 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
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GU53 WBG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GU53 WBG, 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 GU53 WBG registered?

GU53 WBG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GU53 WBG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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