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NG53 HVP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,781 mi
Last recorded55,781 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 HVP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,781 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2020

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2019 50,347 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 45,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 May 2017 40,226 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 13 May 2016 35,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 29,499 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 29,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 24,006 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 19,104 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 16,487 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 16,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 14,505 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 12,846 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 12,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 11,182 miles

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

offside rear tyre has small cut in tread area.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 9,404 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 7,474 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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NG53 HVP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NG53 HVP, 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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NG53 HVP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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