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NK53 BMV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,753 mi
Last recorded83,753 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,753 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting beam image

Fail 20 Dec 2016 83,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting beam image

Pass 18 Dec 2015 77,938 miles

Centre Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 72,163 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield loose over rear silencer

Fail 23 Dec 2014 72,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield loose over rear silencer

Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,433 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 67,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r/shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,230 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 60,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,448 miles

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,995 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,459 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,220 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,682 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 BMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NK53 BMV, 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 BMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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