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AK53 NFF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

105,294 mi
Last recorded105,294 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NFF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 105,294 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,561 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 101,598 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 101,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 99,735 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 99,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 97,718 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,208 miles

rear ex shield loose

Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,191 miles

Emissions not tested due to revs will not stay at stable speed & small leak in ex flex (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 94,926 miles

headlamps just passable

Pass 2 Oct 2018 92,416 miles

warning light showing on dash when cold but no fault found ?

Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,600 miles

n/s rear shocker cover loose

slight leak from centre of ex

Pass 27 Sep 2016 86,021 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve snapped

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 86,021 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve snapped

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,043 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 82,043 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,558 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 78,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,138 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 75,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,727 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,629 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 66,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,005 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,458 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,370 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,738 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 26,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AK53 NFF, 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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AK53 NFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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