MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose and outer skin is corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded and deterating
front brake discs worn (o/s pads appear low)
n/s/r shock absorber mist in oil
o/s front tyre getting low in tread worn in edges and cracking in treads and sidewalls
o/s rear door fouling o/s front door when opening
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
hand brake lever travel also n/s park brake effort slightly low
o/s front tyre getting low in tread worn in edges and cracking in treads and sidewalls
o/s rear door fouling o/s front door when opening
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
under trays fitted
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear shocker covers insecure
e/m/l on
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
slight blow front exhaust flexi
under trays fitted
both rear tyres very low tread and badly worn on edges strong advise
slight blow front exhaust flexi and rear silencer cover deteriorarted
under trays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split
both rear tyres low tread cracking in tread wearing on edges also n/s rear badly cracking in sidewalls strong advise
rear exhaust cover deteriorated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split
both rear tyres low tread cracking in tread wearing on edges also n/s rear badly cracking in sidewalls strong advise
rear exhaust cover deteriorated
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all four road tyres low in tread and both rears slightly out of shape
both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and worn strong advise
both front seat belts are slow when retracting
both front wish bone rear bushes have slight movement and are slightly split
both rear tyres starting to get low in tread
rear exhaust silencer outter skin starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front seat belts are slow when retracting
both front wish bone rear bushes have slight movement and are slightly split
both rear tyres starting to get low in tread
rear exhaust silencer outter skin starting to deteriorate
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre wearing low+scrubbing off edges
offside rear tyre wearing low+cracking up
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MA53 GLV 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 82.4%.
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 MA53 GLV, 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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MA53 GLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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