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NC53 ELJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,111 mi
Last recorded105,111 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 ELJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 105,111 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,841 miles

All brake pipe ferrules corroded

Backbox outer skin corroded away

Coolant pipe appears to be leaking (lower radiator pipe

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 97,841 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2015 90,503 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,513 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,529 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 65,905 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,563 miles

Exhaust corroded

Reverse light out

Screen chipped

Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,437 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,407 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,646 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 20,667 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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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.

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