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NK03 VMC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,983 mi
Last recorded76,983 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VMC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 76,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 72,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension arm bolt

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded but not excessive

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2024 72,063 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension arm bolt

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded but not excessive

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2023 64,565 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 61,458 miles

EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 16 May 2022 61,447 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,611 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 58,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,499 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 54,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wishbone rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wishbone bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,969 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 49,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,793 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,035 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,544 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,147 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 29,147 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,060 miles

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,181 miles

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL JUST ACCEPTABLE.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,017 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 18,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust †handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,093 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 VMC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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