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NK53 BLJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

365,261 mi
Last recorded365,261 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 365,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 365,261 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 340,566 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 319,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 300,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 284,916 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 270,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 251,206 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 225,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 205,600 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 205,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 184,353 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 184,352 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 167,411 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 152,036 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 139,248 miles

slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 18 Sep 2012 139,248 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight bind to rear brakes

Pass 20 Sep 2011 123,562 miles

Back box outter skin corroison

Rear tyres on 3mm

Unable to open O/S/R door

Fail 20 Sep 2011 123,562 miles

Back box outter skin corroison

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres on 3mm

Unable to open O/S/R door

Pass 2 Sep 2010 104,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,315 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,833 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 52,493 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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NK53 BLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NK53 BLJ, 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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NK53 BLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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