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ND53 OFT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,230 mi
Last recorded107,230 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 OFT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 107,230 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 107,230 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 87,391 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Nov 2022 87,391 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Oct 2021 65,074 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,161 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate starting to de-laminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,067 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,693 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,119 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 39,534 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,780 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 36,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,139 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,863 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,789 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,563 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,552 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2009
Pass 18 Oct 2008 15,127 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,302 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 9,990 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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ND53 OFT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ND53 OFT, 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 ND53 OFT registered?

ND53 OFT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is ND53 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND53 OFT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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