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NK03 GSV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,082 mi
Last recorded104,082 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 104,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,870 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,243 miles

head lighs missted but still beam pattern

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,129 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

exhaust emits some blue smoke

headlamp beam images weak due to condition of headlamp lenses

rear exhaust box corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

exhaust emits some blue smoke

headlamp beam images weak due to condition of headlamp lenses

rear exhaust box corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

rear wiper blade torn

osf tyre worn to 2-3mm and bald on inner edge 185/60R14

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,077 miles

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

front wipers poor

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber casings corroded

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,077 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses very cloudy effecting beam images

front wipers poor

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber casings corroded

parking brake lever travel high

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 65,817 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/front wing mirror secured with tape

rear silencer outter skins deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2014 65,817 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/front wing mirror secured with tape

rear silencer outter skins deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2013 62,330 miles

Beam patterns very weak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

MIL lamp on at start of test then extinguished

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 15 May 2012 56,652 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 56,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 51,734 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,064 miles

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

temp light flashing

Fail 19 Dec 2009 44,030 miles

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

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

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

temp light flashing

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,271 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,937 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,893 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,226 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 29,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 GSV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GSV, 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 GSV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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