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MX03 NLY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

94,403 mi
Last recorded94,403 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 NLY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 94,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective os ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Reverse inoperative

both front wings corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2026 94,402 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine warning light on

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective os ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Reverse inoperative

both front wings corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seatbelt returned with minor manual help

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Fail 24 Jan 2025 88,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,235 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 85,409 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 82,589 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,616 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,537 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 76,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,741 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,564 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,206 miles

N/S/F tyre is bald on the outer edge.

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,688 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 66,755 miles

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

n/s/front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

n/s/rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,066 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 62,060 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,344 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 56,295 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake imbalance high

Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,461 miles

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

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

slight movement both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,457 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,792 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,877 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 NLY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 MX03 NLY, 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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MX03 NLY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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