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NX53 LNW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,606 mi
Last recorded169,606 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 LNW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 169,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and feathering off outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear window cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

back box corroded

rear heat shield insecure

rear under body rusty

rear wiper split

slight bind o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2016 169,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and rubber split (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and feathering off outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear window cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

back box corroded

rear heat shield insecure

rear under body rusty

rear wiper split

slight bind o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2015 153,735 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 140,133 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 128,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 117,832 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 105,222 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 92,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,643 miles

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

advise front fog lights cracked

advise rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Nov 2008 64,696 miles

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

advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 51,112 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 35,786 miles

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

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

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 LNW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LNW, 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 LNW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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