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VX53 NCN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,107 mi
Last recorded81,107 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 81,107 miles

Offside Rear Lens damaged.

Exhaust deteriorating.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 81,107 miles

Exhaust deteriorating.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lens damaged.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,707 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,371 miles

h/lamp lenses dull

number plates fading

rear lamp damaged

rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

h/lamp lenses dull

n/s rear tyre bald on edge

o/s front tyre bald on edges-need to replace

o/s rear lamp damaged

water damage on rear number plate

Fail 23 Oct 2015 72,006 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

h/lamp lenses dull

n/s rear tyre bald on edge

o/s front tyre bald on edges-need to replace

o/s rear lamp damaged

water damage on rear number plate

Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,738 miles

rear lamp damaged

slight water damage to number plate

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,609 miles

h/brake travel

Fail 25 Oct 2013 59,609 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

h/brake travel

Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,021 miles

o/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,410 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 48,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,379 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,379 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,467 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 36,467 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 26,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,451 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 NCN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

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

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