2003 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · NK53 BWO
2003 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 80,373 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK53 BWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 80,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK53 BWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (NK53 BWO) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
NK53 BWO Mileage History
- 25/07/202263,987 mi
- 18/07/202369,139 mi+5,152 mi
- 18/07/202473,858 mi+4,719 mi
- 19/07/202473,866 mi+8 mi
- 09/07/202580,373 mi+6,507 mi
Average of roughly 5,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
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- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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