MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake only just passed roller brake test minimum specification
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
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
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
Front antiroll bar corroded.
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
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)
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)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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.
Both front tyres worn low on inner edge.
Nearside front wheel arch liner adrift.
Slight cut on sidewall, offside front tyre.
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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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