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LS53 NNJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,618 mi
Last recorded66,618 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 NNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,618 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 62,164 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 62,164 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 56,871 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 56,871 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 51,358 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,012 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

fuel flap insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2020 48,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

fuel flap insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,716 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 43,716 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,217 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 36,217 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 31,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 31,867 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,118 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,295 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2012 22,950 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 21,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,784 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,533 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 18,309 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,099 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 11,801 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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LS53 NNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LS53 NNJ, 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 LS53 NNJ registered?

LS53 NNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LS53 NNJ safe to buy?

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