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VX53 NBY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,256 mi
Last recorded160,256 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 160,256 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Eml on

Handbrake effort lazy at o/s but pulling enough effort overall

Mirror glass missing at n/s

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2016 160,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Eml on

Mirror glass missing at n/s

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2015 146,373 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff

Corrosion on centre & rear box

Headlight lenses faded o/s & n/s

Mirror glass insecure at n/s

Outer c/v boot at o/s weeping grease

Fail 14 Dec 2015 156,058 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Insecure at joint (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 165/70/14 o/s 155/65/14 (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 165/70/14 o/s 155/65/14 n/s (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch stiff

Corrosion on centre & rear box

Headlight lenses faded o/s & n/s

Mirror glass insecure at n/s

Outer c/v boot at o/s weeping grease

Pass 5 Jan 2015 132,576 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Damage to o/s mirror.

Front suspension arm at n/s rear bush splitting/cracking.

Fail 20 Dec 2014 132,498 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Damage to o/s mirror.

Front suspension arm at n/s rear bush splitting/cracking.

Slight binding on rear brake at o/s.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 115,430 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Eml on.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 99,380 miles

EML on.

Movement in front suspension arms rear bushes o/s & n/s.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 85,094 miles

EML on.

Fail 23 Dec 2011 85,094 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

EML on.

Front disc pads low.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 72,174 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,450 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,987 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,292 miles

front brake pads very low and also brake discs worn and corroided

Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,018 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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VX53 NBY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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