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NX53 OFY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,048 mi
Last recorded145,048 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 OFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 145,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 142,844 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 142,843 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated NON OPEN (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust incomplete (7.3.A.1)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced IMAGE BOTH NIL HAZED (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 141,581 miles

UNDERTRAYS\ENG\COVERS

Fail 27 Jun 2016 141,581 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

UNDERTRAYS\ENG\COVERS

Pass 26 Jun 2015 140,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 138,047 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 138,047 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 134,633 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin

Pass 20 Apr 2012 120,482 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 110,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 106,889 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 103,935 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 101,700 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 92,190 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,237 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 OFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OFY, 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 OFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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