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NK03 VLP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,859 mi
Last recorded129,859 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VLP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 129,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 125,668 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 116,620 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 106,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 91,369 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 77,580 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 77,580 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,729 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,346 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,677 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,105 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 42,105 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,253 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 33,253 miles

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

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

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 VLP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

NK03 VLP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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