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FL53 NUJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,108 mi
Last recorded72,108 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 NUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,108 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 72,106 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,079 miles

flexi brake hoses slight rusting to ferrules

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,518 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,507 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, NS FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE, EXHAUST REAR BOX RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED, FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,252 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,832 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front noplate damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,372 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,858 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,711 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,892 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 NUJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NUJ, 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 NUJ registered?

FL53 NUJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FL53 NUJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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