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KC03 NKS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,975 mi
Last recorded86,975 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 NKS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,975 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 86,973 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Sep 2015 80,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

engine management lamp is on

traction control/esp warning lamp is on

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,803 miles

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2014 73,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,941 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 62,941 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front headlamps have poor patterns due to headlamp lense condition

engine management light on

exhaust flexi pipe blowing slightly

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear wheel buckled

offside rear indicator faded

rear exhaust corroded

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,377 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 50,377 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,031 miles

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

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread pattern

Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,578 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,110 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 20,872 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,521 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,629 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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KC03 NKS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NKS, 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 KC03 NKS registered?

KC03 NKS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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