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NK03 GJZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,142 mi
Last recorded150,142 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 GJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 150,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper slight damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps deteriorated

parking brake has low reserve travel

parking brake has low reserve travel

underbody, axle and suspension components all corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 145,288 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 137,993 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside and nearside rear seat belts slow at retracting

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres inside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever clicking, cables possibly slipping on splitter

Fail 15 Oct 2020 137,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn separate joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn separate joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside and nearside rear seat belts slow at retracting

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres inside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever clicking, cables possibly slipping on splitter

Pass 5 Apr 2019 123,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust joins blowing slight (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

power steering pipes badly corroded next to pump on the nearside

Pass 16 Apr 2018 115,716 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 115,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flexi deterioated

Fail 7 Apr 2017 109,065 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn outer (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flexi deterioated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

plastics fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 102,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

plastics fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,470 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filter corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2015 98,452 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filter corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,815 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2014 88,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,745 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,983 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 61,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 61,439 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,991 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,572 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 35,822 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 25,963 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 GJZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GJZ, 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 GJZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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