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NK03 GDV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,292 mi
Last recorded53,292 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 GDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,292 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,853 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,460 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,890 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked / perished no cord or ply exposed

Fail 9 Nov 2015 42,862 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked / perished no cord or ply exposed

Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,373 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,310 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 34,310 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,696 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 30,696 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,722 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 27,722 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 23,967 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,920 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,615 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,881 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,442 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 11,654 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 GDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDV, 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 GDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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