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NK03 GMV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,659 mi
Last recorded121,659 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 GMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 121,659 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 121,658 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 119,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 115,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 115,721 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 111,516 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 111,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 104,783 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 104,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 97,766 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 97,766 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 89,409 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 89,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

suspect coolant leak.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,261 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 69,345 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 56,219 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 56,219 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 43,816 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 43,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GMV, 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 GMV registered?

NK03 GMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for NK03 GMV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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