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AK53 NFL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,298 mi
Last recorded89,298 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 89,298 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underside, suspension, brake pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2025 89,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underside, suspension, brake pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2024 88,360 miles

General corrosion to suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2023 86,174 miles

General corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,495 miles

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 84,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 81,903 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear console bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to coil spring and brake pipes

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,126 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 78,701 miles

Corrosion to coil springs and brake pipes

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn

Front tyres wearing low on edges and perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2018 76,676 miles

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

Front suspension arm rear bushes cracking/worn

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,453 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and coil springs

Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,662 miles

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2016 70,662 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,349 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,422 miles

Coil springs corroding

Front console bushes perishing

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2014 64,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coil springs corroding

Front console bushes perishing

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,314 miles

Coil springs corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,144 miles

exhaust corroding

front suspension arm lower bushes cracking

handbrake has travel

wipers poor

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,418 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,226 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 23 Sep 2010 47,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust starting to corrode

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,615 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,765 miles

O/S/R tail light len`s been repaired

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,829 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,010 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 NFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFL, 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 NFL registered?

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

Is AK53 NFL safe to buy?

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