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NK03 GHB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,184 mi
Last recorded108,184 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,652 miles

Centre Rear exhaust parts deterating

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 94,963 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven LOW (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON MOT LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,081 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 85,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,638 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 71,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,617 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,020 miles

exhaust corroded

light damage to bodywork

Pass 10 Jul 2010 40,961 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 35,693 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,993 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 17,831 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 GHB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GHB, 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 GHB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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