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VX53 NYD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,142 mi
Last recorded79,142 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 NYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,142 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 74,913 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 71,756 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 71,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,415 miles

rear exhaust limited life

Fail 20 Oct 2015 64,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust limited life

Pass 25 Oct 2014 59,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,832 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 55,832 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,327 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 52,327 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,858 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,470 miles

advise rear brakes require adjusting

Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,333 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,123 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 26,237 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 18,364 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 NYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NYD, 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 NYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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