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MA53 GLV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,472 mi
Last recorded100,472 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 GLV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 100,472 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,113 miles

exhaust system corroded and deterating

front brake discs worn (o/s pads appear low)

n/s/r shock absorber mist in oil

Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,479 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 97,479 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,404 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 92,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 89,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 86,791 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 86,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,050 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,328 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low+scrubbing off edges

offside rear tyre wearing low+cracking up

Pass 13 Jan 2010 68,072 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 57,456 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 46,404 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,077 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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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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What year was MA53 GLV registered?

MA53 GLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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