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KC03 NKD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,341 mi
Last recorded117,341 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 NKD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 117,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2021 117,340 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 116,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 116,025 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 113,694 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing.

Front no.plate cracked.

O/s.front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 113,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust corroded but not blowing.

Front no.plate cracked.

O/s.front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,354 miles

Front no.plate cracked.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 109,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Foremost. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front no.plate cracked.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 104,117 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 104,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust corroded.

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 96,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 96,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,945 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 86,875 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,723 miles

front brake discs wearing thin on inner face

Fail 31 Jul 2012 79,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs wearing thin on inner face

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,802 miles

ADVISE THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE WEAR

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 9 Jul 2010 62,905 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,897 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 55,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,695 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 48,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 39,442 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,236 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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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KC03 NKD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KC03 NKD, 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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KC03 NKD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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