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FL53 NTY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,481 mi
Last recorded62,481 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 NTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 62,481 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is 'cloudy' (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lens is 'cloudy' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 58,871 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 55,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 51,325 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 51,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 45,544 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output head lights faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through out underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 37,854 miles

exhaust back box corroded minor leek

headlight lenses faided

Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,474 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 35,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,006 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,745 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in the tread but not dangerous

Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,248 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,798 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,379 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,262 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,698 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,076 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 7,617 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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FL53 NTY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FL53 NTY, 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 FL53 NTY registered?

FL53 NTY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is FL53 NTY safe to buy?

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