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NL53 MVN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,996 mi
Last recorded118,996 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 MVN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 118,996 miles

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

Rear Back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 113,985 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 113,985 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 113,966 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE PIPE UNIONS (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle DANGEROUS (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded UNIONS (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' WIPER MARKS (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,199 miles

engine light on!

Fail 21 Oct 2014 106,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on!

Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2012 91,181 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 911,811 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,061 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,030 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,143 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,016 miles

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

long travel on parking brake

o/s/r brake draging

Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 31,117 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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NL53 MVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

NL53 MVN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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