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NK03 GFZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,902 mi
Last recorded30,902 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 GFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 30,902 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 30,032 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 29,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 29,270 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 28,799 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 28,799 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 28,350 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 28,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 27,279 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 26,759 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 25,846 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 25,476 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,622 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 24,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,002 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,259 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 22,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,052 miles

unable to carry out full underside inspection , of main brake pipes, fuel pipes, e,t,c, due to plastic covers.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,315 miles

unable to carry out full underside inspection of main brake pipes, fuel pipes, due to plastic covers.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,835 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,041 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of main brake pipes, & fuel pipes, due to plastic covers,

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,125 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 GFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

NK03 GFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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