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NK53 BXD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,097 mi
Last recorded116,097 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BXD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 116,097 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tided up (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear box

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2024 115,158 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 115,157 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 114,051 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 112,699 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 110,228 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 110,223 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 109,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 107,791 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 106,289 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 104,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 101,701 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 99,501 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 99,501 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,665 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 91,584 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 91,584 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 86,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 86,471 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 81,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 78,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 78,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 74,795 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 69,885 miles

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

nearside wiper rubber split but still clears screen.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 58,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,395 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 BXD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BXD, 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 BXD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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