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NC53 EOJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,440 mi
Last recorded102,440 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 EOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,440 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 95,522 miles

All underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded

Full exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 91,533 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion and some suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2020 91,533 miles

Emissions not tested white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure Brake disc (1.1.14 (d))

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion and some suspension components corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 86,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight noise on front strut top area

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 86,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight noise on front strut top area

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 83,258 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 83,243 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 79,490 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,625 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 77,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,443 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 76,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 68,529 miles

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 31 Dec 2012 58,274 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 58,272 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,042 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,449 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 31,565 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,565 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 23,177 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,344 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,855 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,005 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 EOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NC53 EOJ, 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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NC53 EOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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