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WV53 NMO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,363 mi
Last recorded79,363 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 NMO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,363 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,283 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 70,283 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front head lamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

exhaust system corroded.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2014 65,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front head lamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

exhaust system corroded.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,974 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 57,708 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 51,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear door does not open

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,522 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,494 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,428 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,657 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 28,657 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated 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 5 Dec 2006 22,596 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,371 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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WV53 NMO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WV53 NMO, 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 WV53 NMO registered?

WV53 NMO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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