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VX53 NCA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

138,601 mi
Last recorded138,601 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 138,601 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components.

Fail 8 Mar 2021 138,599 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s outer sill corroded at front, non structural.

surface corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 130,761 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract but does so fully

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 130,761 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract but does so fully

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 125,572 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear shockabsorber bump stop deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2019 125,570 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear shockabsorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2018 121,941 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 121,941 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 116,710 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2017 116,710 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 111,815 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 111,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,134 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 107,134 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 102,308 miles

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2014 102,308 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2013 98,068 miles

airbag warning is on

o/s/r seat belt buckle not working / not tested as seat has been removed

slight play in n/s/f steering arm inner ball joint

Fail 27 Feb 2013 98,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag warning is on

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

o/s/r seat belt buckle not working / not tested as seat has been removed

slight play in n/s/f steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,453 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 89,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 84,863 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 84,863 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,335 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 64,882 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,994 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 35,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,399 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 33,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 33,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,088 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 NCA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 VX53 NCA, 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 NCA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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