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NX53 LPN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,416 mi
Last recorded58,416 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 LPN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 58,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 51,957 miles

Nearside Front corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,483 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,357 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 48,886 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Mar 2022 48,885 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,301 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 May 2020 48,258 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,052 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,807 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,545 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 47,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,248 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 47,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 46,892 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,521 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 46,521 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,069 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,152 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,150 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2010 44,572 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,572 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 3 Apr 2009 39,577 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,410 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 LPN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

NX53 LPN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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