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NK03 GPE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,737 mi
Last recorded160,737 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 160,737 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 156,228 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp lens cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed passenger door catch (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 146,000 miles

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 136,441 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 127,552 miles

Abs warning lamp flickering sometimes

Fail 22 Dec 2014 118,021 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 118,021 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 106,942 miles

electronic power steering lamp illuminating sometimes

Pass 10 Dec 2012 96,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,414 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 82,414 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,322 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,992 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,965 miles

front tyres 2.5mm

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,441 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 7,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 6,016 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 GPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE registered?

NK03 GPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for NK03 GPE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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