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SG53 WNX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

214,439 mi
Last recorded214,439 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 WNX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 214,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 212,370 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 210,594 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 210,594 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 207,847 miles

body damage in several places

some rust on underside inc., both outer sills and exhaust box. May require attention soon.

wipers judder

Pass 10 Sep 2014 205,274 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 203,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 199,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 199,402 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 186,931 miles

n/s/r door will not open

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 186,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r door will not open

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 170,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 170,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 151,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 13 Aug 2009 151,634 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Fail 17 Apr 2009 144,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Both front foglights damaged

Both rear bumpstops split

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer casing on rear section of exhaust is corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 124,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r s/absorber bump stop broken

Fail 12 Aug 2008 124,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet stay insecure

o/s/r s/absorber bump stop broken

Pass 14 Aug 2007 88,612 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 24 Jul 2007 86,437 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r bump stop starting to perish

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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SG53 WNX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SG53 WNX, 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 SG53 WNX registered?

SG53 WNX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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