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NX53 CTY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,444 mi
Last recorded123,444 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024 123,444 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S FRONT FLOOR CORRODING

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 116,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged POSSIBLY CAUGHT WHEN FITTING / REMOVING AXLE? NOT BULGING UNDER PRESSURE, REINFORCING NOT DAMAGED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front WING CORRODED (NOT SHARP EDGE BUT POSSIBLY IN FUTURE)

Fail 9 Aug 2023 116,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened AXLE (BEHIND HUB/BRAKE BACK PLATE AREA) SERIOUSLY CORRODED AND WEAK (5.3.3 (b) (i))

HANDBRAKE HIGH NOT TO STOP

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

Offside Front WING CORRODED (NOT SHARP EDGE BUT POSSIBLY IN FUTURE)

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair METAL / GRINDING NOISE POSSIBLY HEARD WHEN PERFORMING R.B.T TEST (IF AXLE REPLACEMENT BE PREPARED FOR REAR BRAKES ALSO) (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 111,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

handbrake high but not stop

Fail 12 Aug 2022 111,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

handbrake high but not stop

Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 97,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 97,472 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission auto box sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 90,878 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox sump corroded and oil is starting to seep through

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 90,878 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox sump corroded and oil is starting to seep through

Handbrake travel high but not coming to stop

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 84,361 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 84,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,099 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 72,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from centre exhaust sleeve (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,509 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,023 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 46,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,470 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 32,470 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 19,589 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both track control arm rear bushes worn

exhaust corroded

slight flutuation to both front discs

Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,350 miles

both track control arm rear bushes worn

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

slight flutuation to both front discs

Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,999 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 13,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,079 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,066 miles

both trac control arm rear bushes worn

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2007 8,754 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 6,694 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 CTY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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