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AK53 NFN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

220,193 mi
Last recorded220,193 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 220,193 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slight damage to mirror lense (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 220,090 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slight damage to mirror lense (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 216,055 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 213,132 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 213,132 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 209,557 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 209,557 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 204,844 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 204,719 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 194,299 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 194,119 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 183,873 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 170,971 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

driver's seat has slight movement

Fail 10 Sep 2014 170,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

driver's seat has slight movement

Pass 10 Sep 2013 157,183 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 156,725 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 140,984 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 122,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 122,549 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,415 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 95,415 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,247 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,892 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,178 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,136 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 NFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NFN, 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 NFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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