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NK03 VJJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,460 mi
Last recorded197,460 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 197,460 miles

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

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

advise steering tracking check due to uneven tyre wear

n/s/f lower fog light glass broken

rear exhaust slincer outer cassing deteriorating

Fail 22 Oct 2013 197,261 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

advise steering tracking check due to uneven tyre wear

n/s/f lower fog light glass broken

rear exhaust slincer outer cassing deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2012 169,191 miles

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

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

Offside rear & nearside rear Shock absorber dust Covers Detatched

Wipers poor and hitting Screen Trim

offside front fog lamp not working & nearside front fog lamp Damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2012 169,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear & nearside rear Shock absorber dust Covers Detatched

Wipers poor and hitting Screen Trim

offside front fog lamp not working & nearside front fog lamp Damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2011 141,299 miles

Front brake pads wearin low.

Tracking out causing abnormal wear to front tyres

Fail 24 Oct 2011 141,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads wearin low.

Tracking out causing abnormal wear to front tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2010 115,990 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Engine oil level low, Tracking check, o/s/r shockabsober top cover loose, Plastic covers under side over brakes/steering, Rear exhaust corroded, o/s/r outer sill damaged.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 115,990 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Engine oil level low, Tracking check, o/s/r shockabsober top cover loose, Plastic covers under side over brakes/steering, Rear exhaust corroded, o/s/r outer sill damaged.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 89,096 miles

Strongly adv,Full brake inspection, Slight n/s/f brake warp, Rear exhaust corroded, Damage o/s/r outer sill,Plastic covers over brakes/steering.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 88,990 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Slight n/s/f brake warp, Rear exhaust corroded, Damage o/s/r outer sill, Plastic covers over brakes/steering.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,965 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 40,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 16,038 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 VJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

NK03 VJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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