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NK03 GHU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,330 mi
Last recorded123,330 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 GHU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 123,330 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills have corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 114,821 miles

FRONT EXHAUST DETERIORATED & STARTING TO BLOW

Front number plate deteriorated

Handbrake has travel

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENIONS ARM REAR BUSH WORN (BORDERLINE)

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Oct 2015 114,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

FRONT EXHAUST DETERIORATED & STARTING TO BLOW

Front number plate deteriorated

Handbrake has travel

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENIONS ARM REAR BUSH WORN (BORDERLINE)

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,519 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,991 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 102,977 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 98,269 miles

Both front tyres inner edges starting to wear

Both rear tyres inner and outter edges starting to wear

Exhaust back box outter skin corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 98,173 miles

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

Both front tyres inner edges starting to wear

Both rear tyres inner and outter edges starting to wear

Exhaust back box outter skin corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,414 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,913 miles

ADVISE nsr + osf+nsf tyres worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 68,987 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 42,845 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2006 32,778 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 32,778 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 GHU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

NK03 GHU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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