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NL53 MWA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

197,546 mi
Last recorded197,546 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 MWA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 197,546 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 197,302 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 176,874 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 147,645 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 147,296 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 127,643 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 120,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 95,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 83,441 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 74,132 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,709 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 48,111 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,516 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NL53 MWA, 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 MWA registered?

NL53 MWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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