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NK03 FHN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,001 mi
Last recorded89,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 FHN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 89,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 77,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,617 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing

windscreen has some scratch marks

Fail 10 Jan 2017 69,617 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen has some scratch marks

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,587 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 67,587 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,607 miles

Exhaust deteriorating, may require early replacement

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have surface cracking on outer shoulders

Fail 15 Nov 2014 61,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust deteriorating, may require early replacement

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have surface cracking on outer shoulders

Pass 20 Nov 2013 52,390 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 50,975 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 30 Apr 2013 50,975 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)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS IN POOR CONDITION

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 47,140 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 47,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,650 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,283 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 37,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,626 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,950 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,154 miles

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

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 FHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NK03 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

NK03 FHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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