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FL53 NUK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,236 mi
Last recorded59,236 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 NUK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 59,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 58,943 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 58,256 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns,os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 56,718 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 55,347 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 55,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,371 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,323 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,038 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,345 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,663 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,130 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 34,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,429 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,757 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,941 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,092 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,902 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,368 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 NUK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 NUK, 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 NUK registered?

FL53 NUK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is FL53 NUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 NUK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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