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FL53 NUY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,405 mi
Last recorded144,405 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 NUY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 144,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

coilover lowered suspension fitted allround

Fail 15 Jan 2022 144,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

coilover lowered suspension fitted allround

Pass 28 Jan 2021 129,072 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Casing coming apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 119,774 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 111,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear heat shield insecure

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2018 111,545 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear heat shield insecure

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,212 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 104,672 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,387 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,109 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,024 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,259 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 17 Oct 2011 48,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,128 miles

cut in treadin o/s/rear tyre

n/s/rear door wont open

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,773 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,944 miles

front screen damaged.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,508 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,420 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 NUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NUY, 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 NUY registered?

FL53 NUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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