MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Corrosion on rear exhaust box.
Damage to o/s mirror.
Front suspension arm at n/s rear bush splitting/cracking.
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.
Corrosion on rear exhaust box.
Eml on.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
EML on.
Movement in front suspension arms rear bushes o/s & n/s.
EML on.
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.
front brake pads very low and also brake discs worn and corroided
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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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