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WM53 NFG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,151 mi
Last recorded112,151 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 NFG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 112,151 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 101,262 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 90,744 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,152 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,152 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,106 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,646 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 3,115 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,112 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,790 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,931 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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WM53 NFG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WM53 NFG, 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 WM53 NFG registered?

WM53 NFG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is WM53 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 NFG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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