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NK03 GKD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,820 mi
Last recorded72,820 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 72,820 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 72,187 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,057 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has free travel

Fail 11 Oct 2022 69,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has free travel

Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,630 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake has free travel

Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,298 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,095 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,251 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 62,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,302 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,708 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,581 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust heavilly corroded

nearside under tray damaged and insecure

offside rear tyre cracking badly within tread

Fail 28 Mar 2012 55,434 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust heavilly corroded

nearside under tray damaged and insecure

offside rear tyre cracking badly within tread

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,339 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,160 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,928 miles

NS/F NS/R OS/F TYRES 3MM

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,455 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,522 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,666 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 GKD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GKD, 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 GKD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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