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VX53 NBB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,478 mi
Last recorded71,478 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 NBB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 71,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust end box corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 71,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust end box corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,230 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,835 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,730 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,733 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,546 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,511 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,428 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 22,428 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated 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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VX53 NBB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX53 NBB, 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 VX53 NBB registered?

VX53 NBB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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