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NK03 FHL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,967 mi
Last recorded87,967 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 FHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 87,967 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 87,967 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated x2 (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,402 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 79,402 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

noise on engine

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 75,366 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

noise on engine

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,855 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded in areas

Fail 6 Mar 2014 70,855 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded in areas

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,541 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 66,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,270 miles

front wipers smearing slight

noise on engine

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,692 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2010 50,322 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,879 miles

CAN NOT OPEN BOOT FROM OUTER

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 42,879 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

CAN NOT OPEN BOOT FROM OUTER

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 36,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,219 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 30,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,334 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,932 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 FHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NK03 FHL, 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 NK03 FHL registered?

NK03 FHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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