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VX53 NXT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,264 mi
Last recorded79,264 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 NXT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 79,264 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 78,515 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 78,057 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 78,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,267 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,302 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,529 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,075 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 73,075 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,581 miles

exhaust generally showing signs of deteriation

front lower suspention arms rear bushes showing slight wear

Fail 17 Dec 2013 70,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

exhaust generally showing signs of deteriation

front lower suspention arms rear bushes showing slight wear

Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 66,632 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,461 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,150 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 62,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,803 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,285 miles

Has the timing belt been replaced ? We advise every 40000 miles or 4 years.Failure causes major engine damage

Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,764 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 NXT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 NXT registered?

VX53 NXT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is VX53 NXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 NXT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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