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OE53 NPF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,436 mi
Last recorded90,436 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 NPF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,436 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))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 90,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 87,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 80,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread bald inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread bald inner edge

Fail 31 May 2018 80,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread bald inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread bald inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,077 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,878 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres balding on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2016 71,878 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres balding on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,382 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,281 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 65,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,070 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,152 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

nearside front tyre low inner edge

offside front tyre sidewall balled on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,470 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 49,470 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,425 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 44,425 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,688 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 39,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,080 miles

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

both front tyres unevenly worn(185 60 tr 14)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,172 miles

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

both rear tyre treads cracked.

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Nov 2006 20,337 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,337 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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OE53 NPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE53 NPF, 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 OE53 NPF registered?

OE53 NPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is OE53 NPF safe to buy?

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