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NK53 BXF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,236 mi
Last recorded120,236 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 120,236 miles

N/S/F STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 5 Oct 2015 120,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust solencers deteriated

damage to body work

heat shield above rear exhaust silencer insecure

play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2014 111,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre and rear exhaust solencers deteriated

damage to body work

heat shield above rear exhaust silencer insecure

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

play in nearside of steering rack

offside front tyre close to limit on inner tread

Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,182 miles

damage to body work

nearside door mirror cover damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2013 102,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

damage to body work

nearside door mirror cover damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,578 miles

nearside door mirror cover damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,019 miles

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

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

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

damage to body work on nearside of vehicle

front brake discs appear worn

front brake pads appear low

offside front wheel rim dented

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,751 miles

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

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

long travel on handbrake

offside handbrake cable swollen

Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,977 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2008 58,268 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 58,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,000 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,635 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 BXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BXF, 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 BXF registered?

NK53 BXF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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