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NK53 YTT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,043 mi
Last recorded119,043 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YTT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 119,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 116,451 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 114,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 112,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear silencer outer covering corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 110,127 miles

Rear exhaust outer covering corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,081 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 106,076 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,422 miles

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

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

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 13 Feb 2019 101,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,529 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2018 97,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

handbrake only just met requirements it would appear handbrake requires adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Feb 2018 97,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. Bush previously incorrectly fitted (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. Previously incorrectly fitted (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint deteriorated. All exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Central Front Oil leak Oil leak on engine, engine oil level above maximumn ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shocker dust cover insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 94,991 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 94,991 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system heavily corroded (middle and rear)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 86,803 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 80,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 72,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 57,410 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 57,410 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 50,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,656 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,544 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 35,115 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,609 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 YTT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YTT, 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 YTT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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