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NK03 VHW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,856 mi
Last recorded75,856 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VHW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 71,097 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 71,097 miles

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

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

crack in front number plate

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,835 miles

rear no plate starting to discolour

rear shocker top covers insecure

rear washer inop

Fail 18 Mar 2009 62,835 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear no plate starting to discolour

rear shocker top covers insecure

rear washer inop

Pass 5 Jan 2008 48,499 miles

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

emission limits just met - engine management light displayed

Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,527 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 VHW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

NK03 VHW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is NK03 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 VHW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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