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NX53 CLY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

100,210 mi
Last recorded100,210 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 100,210 miles

Bonnet lever damaged

Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Handbrake travel high

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted thus not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines

Fail 29 Sep 2020 100,210 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Bonnet lever damaged

Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted thus not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines

Pass 10 Oct 2019 96,148 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 96,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 92,434 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 12 Oct 2018 92,433 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective center clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin loose

Pass 7 Oct 2017 87,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroding

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear axle mount bushes deteriorating

both rear shockabsorber dust covers loose

undertrays fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2017 87,925 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear axle mount bushes deteriorating

both rear shockabsorber dust covers loose

undertrays fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2016 83,406 miles

Front bonnet grill damaged

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer casings corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2016 83,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front bonnet grill damaged

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer casings corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,564 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 79,564 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,307 miles

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Fail 17 Sep 2014 75,307 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,845 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 71,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,553 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 67,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,848 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 56,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,060 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,021 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 41,009 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,202 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,129 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,068 miles

All wiper blades noisey in operation

Small dents and chips in o/s/f & n/s/f doors. N/s/r door scratched

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 CLY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NX53 CLY, 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 CLY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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