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NK53 BTV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,526 mi
Last recorded129,526 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 129,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 125,389 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 125,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 120,226 miles

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

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 120,226 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 111,199 miles

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 2 Sep 2016 107,170 miles

Offside outer sill slight corrosion

Plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 Sep 2015 102,225 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 97,583 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,055 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 95,026 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,422 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 90,422 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,142 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 74,142 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 69,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,542 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 44,904 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has cracking it tread

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 BTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

NK53 BTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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