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NK53 BVT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

139,664 mi
Last recorded139,664 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 139,664 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 134,644 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 134,644 miles

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

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

Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 123,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 115,938 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,293 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 108,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 103,748 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 103,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,877 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 96,877 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort Leaking Brake Fluid (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 90,554 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 90,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 85,023 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,321 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

front lower arm rear bushes worn

Fail 26 Jul 2011 74,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

front lower arm rear bushes worn

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,347 miles

chips in screen

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front lower arm bushes worn

movement in rear axle bushes

unable to check hydrolics fully due to rain water

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,270 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,546 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 59,546 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,290 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 53,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,340 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 BVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BVT, 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 BVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 October 2003.

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