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NK53 BWF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,084 mi
Last recorded68,084 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 68,084 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,569 miles

Rear Back Box Deteriating

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear Bushes Slight Play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 67,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Back Box Deteriating

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear Bushes Slight Play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,013 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,884 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,973 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,624 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 2 Oct 2008 31,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,580 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 25,789 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,609 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 BWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWF, 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 BWF registered?

NK53 BWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is NK53 BWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK53 BWF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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