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NL53 UXM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,441 mi
Last recorded117,441 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 117,441 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 117,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 113,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 108,831 miles

both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

centre and rear exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside rear wheel noisy when spun, possible drum catching on corrosion.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,936 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 103,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 97,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrossion to underside

Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,763 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,759 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,850 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 27,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 27,148 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 16,011 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,429 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 UXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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