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AK53 NFE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,343 mi
Last recorded94,343 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 94,343 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 94,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe rest of system outer skin slight deterioration (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 79,743 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroding and front flexi pipe minor leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 68,015 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 58,107 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 45,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 33,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 23,040 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 17,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,233 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,242 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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AK53 NFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK53 NFE, 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 AK53 NFE registered?

AK53 NFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is AK53 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 NFE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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