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NG53 KSE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,214 mi
Last recorded108,214 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 KSE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 108,214 miles

Offside Front TYRE RUNNING OFF INNER EDGE

Fail 6 May 2016 107,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 98,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 88,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,271 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,726 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,814 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,526 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 26,052 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 KSE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 NG53 KSE, 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 NG53 KSE registered?

NG53 KSE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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