MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure catching and rubbing on body work (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
All brake pipe ferrules corroded
Backbox outer skin corroded away
Coolant pipe appears to be leaking (lower radiator pipe
Oil leak
All brake pipe ferrules corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Backbox outer skin corroded away
Coolant pipe appears to be leaking (lower radiator pipe
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust in poor condition
handbrake effort low & long travel
slight bind on rear brakes
Exhaust corroded
Reverse light out
Screen chipped
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NC53 ELJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 NC53 ELJ, 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 NC53 ELJ registered?
NC53 ELJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.
Is NC53 ELJ safe to buy?
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