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NK03 FHD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,022 mi
Last recorded100,022 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 FHD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,022 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 100,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,772 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2012 93,772 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on temp light on

Pass 23 Dec 2010 85,262 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2010 85,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 75,918 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2009 75,918 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 66,341 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 66,341 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,210 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 57,210 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,895 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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NK03 FHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NK03 FHD, 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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NK03 FHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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