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NL53 MWF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,723 mi
Last recorded152,723 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 MWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 152,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust deteriating

Pass 10 May 2017 135,575 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 113,932 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 107,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2015 107,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 106,441 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 106,441 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,149 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,294 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 82,574 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 82,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,187 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,715 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 57,715 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,309 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,693 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 MWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MWF, 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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NL53 MWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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