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NC53 WUW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,479 mi
Last recorded183,479 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 WUW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 183,479 miles

Offside Rear lamp cracked

engine check light

Pass 11 Jan 2016 164,445 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner rack joint

engine check light on

Pass 7 Jan 2015 143,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2014 124,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have low tread depth

rear silencer splitand corroded outer skin

Pass 15 Jan 2013 108,863 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 15 Jan 2013 108,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,474 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,454 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 47,365 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 47,312 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,158 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 WUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WUW, 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 WUW registered?

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

Is NC53 WUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC53 WUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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