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VX53 NYA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,828 mi
Last recorded87,828 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil around n/s steering rack gator

Pass 18 Dec 2021 84,611 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 81,890 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,300 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 81,300 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 80,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,492 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,380 miles

front tyres wearing badly on inside edge , poss tracking

Fail 25 Feb 2016 74,375 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing badly on inside edge , poss tracking

Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,303 miles

coolant leaking poss from radiator

Fail 5 Mar 2015 71,303 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)

coolant leaking poss from radiator

Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,985 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf wiper blade splitting.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,185 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)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2012 65,182 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,208 miles

nsf/osr/nsr tyres perished.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,723 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 56,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,058 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 48,050 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,203 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,853 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 NYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NYA, 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 NYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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