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NK03 SSX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,578 mi
Last recorded128,578 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 SSX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 128,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 127,751 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 127,751 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 117,969 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION, NOT BLOWING.

Fail 23 Jul 2021 117,969 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended FULLY EXTENDED, NOT RE-TRACTING. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION, NOT BLOWING.

Pass 14 Jul 2020 110,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH ,STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH,STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION, NOT BLOWING.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,256 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED, NOT BLOWING.

Fail 8 Jul 2019 98,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED, NOT BLOWING.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,904 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,925 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,808 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,292 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,045 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,493 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,550 miles

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

OFFSIDE FROUNT TYRE DAMAGE TOO WALL

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR LOCK STICKING CANNOT OPEN ALL THE TIME

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,443 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 60,436 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 55,510 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,109 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,622 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 41,216 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 SSX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

NK03 SSX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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