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NK03 SWX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,923 mi
Last recorded162,923 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 SWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 162,923 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 162,923 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 149,367 miles

Both front tyres are worn to 2mm amd bald on the inner edges

Centre exhaust joint is badly corroded and weak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhasut back box has a hole in the side slightly leaking gases

Exhaust system is badly corroded

Fronthead lamp units are clouded

O/S/R tyre is worn to 2mm

Oil leak

Rear number plate is deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 149,367 miles

Both front tyres are worn to 2mm amd bald on the inner edges

Centre exhaust joint is badly corroded and weak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhasut back box has a hole in the side slightly leaking gases

Exhaust system is badly corroded

Fronthead lamp units are clouded

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre is worn to 2mm

Oil leak

Rear number plate is deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 132,657 miles

both headlamp units clouding

centre exhaust sleeve weakening

front discs corroding and pads appear low

n/s/r tyre low

rear silencer peeling

wipers replacement symbol showing

Fail 26 Oct 2013 132,657 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both headlamp units clouding

centre exhaust sleeve weakening

front discs corroding and pads appear low

n/s/r tyre low

rear silencer peeling

wipers replacement symbol showing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 118,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,160 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 106,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wiper blades smear/judder

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and at 2.5mm

offside and nearside rear bump stops perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,763 miles

Front wipers smearing, rear wiper arm broken

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 23 Oct 2009 83,685 miles

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

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

Wiper blades deteriorating performance

Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,559 miles

All wiper blades deteriorating, Rear washer inoperative

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 68,559 miles

All wiper blades deteriorating, Rear washer inoperative

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,030 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 5 Jul 2006 35,216 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 35,216 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 SWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

NK03 SWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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