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VX53 NYB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,552 mi
Last recorded53,552 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 53,552 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS+OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 49,786 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS + OS Outer Dust Covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 49,786 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS + OS Outer Dust Covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 49,785 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS + OS Outer Dust Covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Split On Ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 46,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 43,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 40,957 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 36,797 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 36,795 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 32,609 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 32,608 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,425 miles

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

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Oct 2018 27,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 26,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 26,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 24,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,807 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,076 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 20,047 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,697 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking on outside wall

Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,778 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 13,776 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,362 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 9,703 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,739 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 NYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NYB, 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 NYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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