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WL53 GCO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,885 mi
Last recorded46,885 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 GCO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 46,885 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 44,809 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 44,300 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 44,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,639 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,979 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 38,112 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,644 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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WL53 GCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WL53 GCO, 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 WL53 GCO registered?

WL53 GCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WL53 GCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 GCO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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