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NK53 BLV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,556 mi
Last recorded135,556 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BLV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 135,556 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 129,124 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 119,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 105,982 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear end corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,289 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 92,191 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 81,107 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 74,527 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 74,527 miles

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,968 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,032 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 38,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear door does not open

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,014 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,525 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 BLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BLV, 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 BLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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