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NC53 EOY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,567 mi
Last recorded125,567 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 125,567 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 125,400 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,615 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,355 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,344 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 101,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,472 miles

Nearside front brake disc partially corroded

Nearside rack end worn.

Offside front tyre badly worn inner edge.

Offside headlamp pattern poor.

Offside trackrod end worn.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 93,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust emissions badly affected by exhaust blow.

Nearside front brake disc partially corroded

Nearside rack end worn.

Offside front tyre badly worn inner edge.

Offside headlamp pattern poor.

Offside trackrod end worn.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,605 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 79,605 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,184 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,119 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,789 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers are slighty worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,649 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,549 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,367 miles

FRONT TYRES 3MM

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 EOY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EOY, 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 EOY registered?

NC53 EOY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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