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VX53 NCO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,422 mi
Last recorded76,422 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,422 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 76,421 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 74,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,189 miles

front tyres starting to perish

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,494 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Aug 2020 69,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,603 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,443 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,787 miles

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,158 miles

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

front tyres perished and below 1.6mm outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn below limit on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2015 57,548 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn below limit on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2014 54,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both nearside tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,449 miles

both nearside tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,804 miles

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

only front seats in use at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,498 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust

Fail 2 Feb 2012 47,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

rear exhaust rust

Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,214 miles

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

front suspension bushes splitting and noisey

Fail 3 Feb 2011 45,214 miles

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

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

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

front suspension bushes splitting and noisey

Fail 21 Dec 2009 41,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,427 miles

exhaust system corroded

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 2 Jan 2009 35,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,643 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 25,643 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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 NCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NCO, 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 NCO registered?

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

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