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VX53 NYG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,811 mi
Last recorded121,811 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 NYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 121,811 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 121,804 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 115,713 miles

engine worn light on

Pass 2 Dec 2013 108,585 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Nov 2012 102,193 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 102,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 96,053 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 88,194 miles

nearside front fog light not wqrking

Fail 19 Nov 2010 88,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front fog light not wqrking

Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 68,590 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,764 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn inner and outer edges.

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,358 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 46,358 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 NYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NYG, 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 NYG registered?

VX53 NYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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