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NK53 BWL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,945 mi
Last recorded55,945 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 55,945 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 55,945 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,885 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 51,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,590 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 47,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,392 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,807 miles

rear back box deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 33,807 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,372 miles

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

rear silencer slightly deterated

Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,322 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 18,505 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 18,505 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,947 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 17,947 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,463 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 16,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 16,052 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,154 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 11,154 miles

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

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 BWL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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