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AK53 NFG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,452 mi
Last recorded93,452 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NFG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,452 miles

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

Offside Rear seal damage

Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill damaged osr

Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,010 miles

Body damage to offside & nearside

Engine oil on min mark

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,310 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 60,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,947 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,224 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,898 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 30,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 29,874 miles

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)

near side front tyre has cut to side wall

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,614 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 28,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,222 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 25,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,747 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,228 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,188 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2007 20,527 miles

SMALL CUTS IN N/S/F TYRE

Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,675 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 NFG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK53 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 AK53 NFG registered?

AK53 NFG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AK53 NFG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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