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NC53 EOU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,764 mi
Last recorded87,764 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 EOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,764 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable itms

Fail 24 Mar 2020 87,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable itms

Pass 1 Apr 2019 80,264 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake back plate insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

offside front brake back plate insecure

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,386 miles

rear silencer rusty

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable

Fail 28 Mar 2018 73,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

rear silencer rusty

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,528 miles

exhaust rusty

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,680 miles

exhaust rusty

poor image on headlights

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 31 Mar 2016 62,680 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty

poor image on headlights

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2014 55,599 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 37,679 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,565 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 34,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,907 miles

Offside rear door does not open.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,070 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,136 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,481 miles

front brake pads wearing unevenly causing discs to wear unevenly

Fail 11 Jan 2008 24,481 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads wearing unevenly causing discs to wear unevenly

Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,290 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 EOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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