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MX03 NLZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,853 mi
Last recorded89,853 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 NLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 89,853 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 89,853 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,460 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 88,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Offside Rear parking brake has just met minimum requirement

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,723 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 70,709 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,670 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,215 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,521 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,304 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,785 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,579 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 24,579 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 NLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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