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NK53 BWG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,834 mi
Last recorded76,834 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 76,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 68,100 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 68,100 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 62,535 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,408 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 57,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,077 miles

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

hand brake long

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,543 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,990 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 25,627 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,527 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 10,001 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 9,842 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 BWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK53 BWG registered?

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

Is NK53 BWG safe to buy?

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