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WM53 NBO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,922 mi
Last recorded47,922 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 NBO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 47,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 46,977 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 46,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,977 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 45,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,022 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,377 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,016 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,287 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,627 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 36,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,130 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,943 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,534 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,246 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,974 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,594 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,171 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,839 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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WM53 NBO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WM53 NBO, 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 WM53 NBO registered?

WM53 NBO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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