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MX53 NZP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,003 mi
Last recorded128,003 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 NZP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 128,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexy (7.1.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both...n/s & o/s ...inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both...n/s & o/s ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 128,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexy (7.1.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both...n/s & o/s ...inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both...n/s & o/s ()

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm backbush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,697 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides back (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 122,697 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides back (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 111,855 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 103,838 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 103,838 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,655 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,169 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,456 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,275 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 57,175 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,352 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight bulge in tyre tread

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,153 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,127 miles

rear exhaust cover corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,701 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,122 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 NZP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NZP, 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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MX53 NZP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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