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NK53 BPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,606 mi
Last recorded116,606 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 116,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 112,118 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 110,646 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 110,646 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,355 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 105,724 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 103,495 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 102,122 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 97,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed/kerbed and nearly worn on to cords

Fail 23 Oct 2017 90,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catylist convertor cracked and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,564 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Fail 24 Oct 2016 82,534 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,201 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 71,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,935 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,030 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,980 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,639 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 51,668 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 51,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,045 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,184 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,469 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 BPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

NK53 BPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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