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NK53 BVC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,280 mi
Last recorded98,280 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BVC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,280 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,314 miles

Rear parking brake mmeting requirements but needs adjustments

Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,776 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 88,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear heat shield adrift

Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 85,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,665 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2016 81,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 75,925 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,341 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system corroded and leaking gases

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,786 miles

All coil springs are corroded

Both head lamp lenses starting to fog and reducing headlamp output

Exhaust is corroded and weak

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Rear number plate is deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2013 65,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All coil springs are corroded

Both head lamp lenses starting to fog and reducing headlamp output

Exhaust is corroded and weak

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 57,102 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,847 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 56,847 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 55,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,934 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 54,934 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,880 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,354 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 BVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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