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NK53 BVJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

232,129 mi
Last recorded232,129 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 232,129 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 232,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 225,038 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IS 18%

Pass 13 Feb 2019 215,187 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 215,174 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 205,709 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 205,709 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 192,960 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 192,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 178,188 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 164,399 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 151,887 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 132,524 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 114,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 114,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,300 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 77,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,223 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,895 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 56,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,175 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,696 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 BVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?

NK53 BVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is NK53 BVJ safe to buy?

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