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NK53 BUP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

227,920 mi
Last recorded227,920 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BUP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 227,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sills both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 225,534 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 212,350 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill areas both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 197,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 197,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 186,196 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 186,193 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective strut to hub (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective strut to hub (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure leaking oil (2.2.B.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (strong advise) (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 181,160 miles

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

Parking brake only just passed roller brake test minimum specification

Fail 22 Feb 2017 181,152 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake only just passed roller brake test minimum specification

Pass 2 Jan 2016 161,734 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces corroded

under body trays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2016 161,734 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces corroded

under body trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 144,993 miles

Front antiroll bar corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 144,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres near the legal limit.2mm,perishing and low on the inside edge.

Front antiroll bar corroded.

Offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge.

Offside rear brake pads low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 121,709 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 113,547 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 113,434 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre spliting on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 104,762 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 104,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 97,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 94,973 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front wheel arch liner adrift.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight cut on sidewall, offside front tyre.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 94,973 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge.

Nearside front wheel arch liner adrift.

Slight cut on sidewall, offside front tyre.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,515 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 92,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 76,190 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,574 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 BUP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BUP, 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 BUP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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