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MX53 NZO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,663 mi
Last recorded24,663 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 NZO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 24,663 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 24,663 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 21,873 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 20,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 20,372 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 20,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 18,204 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 18,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 17,973 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 17,511 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 16,966 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,331 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 15,488 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 14,630 miles

o/s steering rack end worn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 13,832 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 12,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 12,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,353 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 8,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,745 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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MX53 NZO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MX53 NZO, 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 MX53 NZO registered?

MX53 NZO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MX53 NZO safe to buy?

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