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NX53 CLZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,762 mi
Last recorded100,762 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 100,762 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 100,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak central joint blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing at join onto CAT bolt missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear joint blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both head lights no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,506 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 15 Oct 2021 94,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 94,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,382 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2019 83,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,879 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Note: Exhaust has deteriorated.

Note: Rear tyres have deteriorated.

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,986 miles

Note: Rear tyres have deteriorated.

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 43,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Note: Exhaust slight corroded in various places.

Note: Offside rear tyre is deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Note: Exhaust slight corroded in various places.

Note: Offside rear tyre is deteriorated.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,283 miles

parking brake at its limit at time of test,may require attention in near future

Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,413 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 5,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 4,739 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 4,177 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 3,590 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 CLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CLZ, 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 CLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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