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NX53 CTU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,919 mi
Last recorded68,919 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 30 Dec 2016 66,861 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake requires adjustment

Undertrays fitted

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 30 Dec 2016 66,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake requires adjustment

Undertrays fitted

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,719 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 60,776 miles

nearside front seatbelt twisted

rear silencer deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

undertrays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Fail 16 Dec 2014 60,776 miles

nearside front seatbelt twisted

rear silencer deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2013 57,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,650 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition of exhaust advise condition of front brake discs

advise travel on parking brake lever

Fail 11 Nov 2011 46,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise travel on parking brake lever

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,107 miles

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

advise travel on parking brake lever

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 32,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

front to rear brake pipes routed under plastic shroud cannot be inspected visually

Fail 4 Nov 2009 32,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

front to rear brake pipes routed under plastic shroud cannot be inspected visually

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,876 miles

o/s wiper split ( still clearing screen)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 16,225 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 7 Nov 2006 9,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

NX53 CTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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