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NA53 UZV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,766 mi
Last recorded93,766 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 UZV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 93,766 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,109 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 85,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,484 miles

Nearside Rear back box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,651 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,306 miles

certain items obscured by under body plastic trays.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 76,303 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

certain items obscured by under body plastic trays.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,598 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 67,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 57,463 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,946 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2009 40,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,386 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,922 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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NA53 UZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NA53 UZV, 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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NA53 UZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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