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NK53 BPF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,882 mi
Last recorded100,882 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BPF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 100,882 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 100,882 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,102 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,785 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 83,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 74,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2009 62,933 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,882 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,185 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,136 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 40,136 miles

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

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

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 BPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BPF, 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 NK53 BPF registered?

NK53 BPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is NK53 BPF safe to buy?

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