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NC53 EOW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,579 mi
Last recorded62,579 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 EOW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,579 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 62,559 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 61,217 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 61,217 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 59,469 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 59,469 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 57,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,426 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 56,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,085 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

backbox outter casing corroded

nearside front headlamp unit slightly misted

nearside rear tyre has cut to tread pattern but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 24 Oct 2014 53,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

backbox outter casing corroded

nearside front headlamp unit slightly misted

nearside rear tyre has cut to tread pattern but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 49,101 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,666 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 39,104 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2010 32,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,228 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,908 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 21,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,928 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,612 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 EOW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EOW, 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 EOW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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