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NX53 LPO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,967 mi
Last recorded179,967 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 179,967 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 179,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 172,722 miles

Nearside rack end badly worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

all shockers corroded

both suspension arms badly corroded

exhaust badly corroded

pas pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 172,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rack end badly worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

all shockers corroded

both suspension arms badly corroded

exhaust badly corroded

pas pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 157,270 miles

front number plate poor

hand brake lever high

all shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brakes imbalance 35%

o/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

play in n/s inner rack arm

power steering pipes corroded

rear and centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 157,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brakes imbalance 35%

front number plate poor

hand brake lever high

o/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

play in n/s inner rack arm

power steering pipes corroded

rear and centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 143,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d clamp (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

damage to rear bumper

engine malfunction light illuminated

exhaust middle and rear silencer boxes outer skin deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2017 143,659 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d clamp (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d clamp (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

damage to rear bumper

engine malfunction light illuminated

engine oil on low mark

exhaust middle and rear silencer boxes outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 132,373 miles

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

exhaust front flexi outer skin deteriorated and middle and rear boxes

Fail 17 Oct 2016 132,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Clamp bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Clamp bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front flexi outer skin deteriorated and middle and rear boxes

Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mil light on

exhaust middle and rear silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2015 124,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

engine mil light on

engine oil level low

exhaust middle and rear silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,500 miles

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 94,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine malfunction light on

front brakes binding

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

small splits in front wiper blades

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,691 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

front brakes binding

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

engine malfunction light on

small splits in front wiper blades

Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,264 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,278 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,926 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,624 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,973 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,658 miles

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)

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 LPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LPO, 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 LPO registered?

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

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