MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Exhaust system corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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)
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
both track control arm rear bushes worn
exhaust corroded
front discs corroded
slight flutuation to both front discs
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Both rear tyre sidewalls cracking
both trac control arm rear bushes worn
exhaust corroded
front discs corroded
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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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