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VX53 NBN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,918 mi
Last recorded82,918 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 NBN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,918 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,464 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 77,790 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 77,639 miles

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,623 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 71,817 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 69,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2019 66,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (damp) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,053 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 61,436 miles

front discs starting to corrode

o/s/r indicator slightly dis-coloured

Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,758 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,755 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,558 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,481 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,352 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,464 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,769 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,749 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,503 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 20,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VX53 NBN, 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 NBN registered?

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

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