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NX53 CUO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,493 mi
Last recorded103,493 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CUO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 103,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,552 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 98,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 25 Jul 2012 86,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,545 miles

Nearside rear Door cannot be opened from both inside and outside the vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2011 72,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear Door cannot be opened from both inside and outside the vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 35,190 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking up in tread

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

unable to carry out full inspection due to underbody shields fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,190 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking up in tread

unable to carry out full inspection due to underbody shields fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,247 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,306 miles

both front tyres are cracked and wearing on the inside edge.

nearside rear tyre is cracked.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 23,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are cracked and wearing on the inside edge.

both rear tyres are cracked.

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 CUO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CUO, 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 CUO registered?

NX53 CUO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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