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NX53 CGV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,554 mi
Last recorded144,554 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 144,554 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 134,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 134,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel pump side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear reg plate bulb not as standard

suspension modified

under floor fuel cooler slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2020 118,318 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 113,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 113,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 108,952 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sills have corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2018 108,952 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sills have corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2017 102,333 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2016 94,834 miles

Centre Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Centre Rear exhaust mounting broken (system still supported)

Offside Front CV boot starting to deteriorate

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

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 87,220 miles

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

nearside rear shockabsorber top shroud loose

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,838 miles

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 72,152 miles

note.plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight bind on offside front brake

slight rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front outer CV boot clip deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,068 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 53,045 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 43,227 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,101 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 25,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic shields fitted restricting visual inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,120 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,380 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 CGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CGV, 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 NX53 CGV registered?

NX53 CGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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