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NK03 FKV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,596 mi
Last recorded130,596 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 FKV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 130,596 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Pass 22 May 2015 122,618 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 122,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 119,913 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

coolant level warning light on/engine management light on

engine cover fitted limited view/oil leak

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

front number plate loose

headlamp lens discoloured/beam patterns poor

nsf tyre side wall damaged/spare tyre pressure low

os side repeator pale

osf outer cv boot weeping grease

rear exhaust section deteriorated

signs of fluid on power steering hose

suspension components corroding

Pass 22 May 2014 119,076 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 May 2014 119,076 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2013 114,974 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 114,974 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 105,659 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 105,658 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,957 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 94,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 May 2010 94,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 88,716 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 88,716 miles

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

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

front tyres worn low on edges

rear tyres worn

Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,325 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 70,174 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2006 58,875 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 FKV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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