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NL53 MVG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,674 mi
Last recorded74,674 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 MVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,674 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 74,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,533 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 64,533 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,169 miles

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2010 55,169 miles

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

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,999 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 45,997 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,663 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 36,662 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,468 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,445 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,441 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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NL53 MVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NL53 MVG, 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 NL53 MVG registered?

NL53 MVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is NL53 MVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 MVG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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