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NA53 UZW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,255 mi
Last recorded115,255 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 UZW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 115,255 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust centre section in poor condition and has a blow

Front suspension arms corroded

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Park brake performance just met it would appear that the system requires some adjustment or repair

sills corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 107,970 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 107,965 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

back box skin corroded

hole in boot floor

Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,796 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 94,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,971 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check rear seat belts as rear seats folded down

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 79,294 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 70,882 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,882 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 60,986 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear door does not open

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,986 miles

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

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

nearside rear door does not open

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,573 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,573 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres worn on inside edges and slightly perished

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,028 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,960 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 UZW 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 70%.

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 NA53 UZW, 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 UZW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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