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NL53 YVM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,513 mi
Last recorded160,513 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 YVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 160,513 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 149,519 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 137,755 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 132,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 122,945 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 122,945 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 115,249 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,792 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 98,788 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 90,544 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 May 2014 82,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 75,485 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,133 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 61,948 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,524 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,388 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,653 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 29,653 miles

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

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

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 YVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

NL53 YVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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