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VX53 NYM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,022 mi
Last recorded60,022 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,022 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 60,022 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 56,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,025 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 50,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,219 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,717 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 39,717 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,799 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 35,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,283 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,797 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 28,757 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,268 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,796 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,551 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,002 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 19,941 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 16,644 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,368 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 NYM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NYM, 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 NYM registered?

VX53 NYM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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