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NX53 LNK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,298 mi
Last recorded86,298 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 LNK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,298 miles

vehicle has general corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,452 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 83,369 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 79,926 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 5 Jan 2017 79,910 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced to check again when dip beam working (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and badly cracking (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

exhaust corroded

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated and slight blow

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2016 76,515 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded and heat shield loose

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated and blowing

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2016 76,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

engine oil on min

exhaust corroded and heat shield loose

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated and blowing

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

o/s wiper blade split at end

under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2015 72,106 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,834 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,689 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,335 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,939 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,675 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,602 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,150 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 LNK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 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 LNK, 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 22 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 LNK registered?

NX53 LNK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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