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NX53 CGG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,238 mi
Last recorded76,238 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CGG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 76,238 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 73,201 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

outer skin on back box corroding

plastic covers on floor and engine

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,157 miles

Both side front anti roll bar link ball joints knocking indicating slight wear

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from front pipe/flex which is weakened and blow at joint front pipe/center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both side front anti roll bar link ball joints knocking indicating slight wear

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,359 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

condition of centre exhaust clamps

heavy rust in rear exhaust and slight blow front flexible part

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge (very poor condition)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,722 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,656 miles

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

heavy rust in exhaust system

Fail 25 Aug 2015 57,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

heavy rust in exhaust system

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,164 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,443 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rusting to exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,707 miles

rusting to rear exhaust box

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn bald on outer edges

cracking and uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 17 Aug 2010 38,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,668 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner and outer edges

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,934 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,026 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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NX53 CGG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NX53 CGG, 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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NX53 CGG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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