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MX03 NLT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,650 mi
Last recorded74,650 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 NLT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 74,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 74,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,589 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 71,589 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,740 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 67,737 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,694 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 65,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,640 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 63,640 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,654 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 61,566 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre is slightly lumpy on inner shoulder like a 50p.

Oil in boot for top up is wrong type / viscosity. It's 20w50 should be 5w30.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,102 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 55,582 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,582 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,290 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 52,290 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 46,853 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 46,853 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,890 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Jan 2009 33,959 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 27,361 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,506 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 11,352 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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MX03 NLT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MX03 NLT, 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 MX03 NLT registered?

MX03 NLT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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