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NK03 VNF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,285 mi
Last recorded89,285 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VNF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 89,285 miles

EML ON

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% DIM (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear SLIGHT BIND

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 89,277 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML ON

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% DIM (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear SLIGHT BIND

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,179 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 82,669 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 76,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

The exhaust is deteriated

The management light stays on

Pass 20 May 2013 73,999 miles

ECU LIGHT ON DASH

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 68,074 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

mid and rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 68,072 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

mid and rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 60,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine management light staying on

front discs slightly worn

Pass 5 May 2011 60,421 miles

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

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

engine management light staying on

front discs slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2010 52,066 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise epc and cecu light on dash

front and rear no plates slightly deteriorated but still clearly able to read from a person standing approximately 20 meters to the front/rear

slight squeak from aux belt sometimes when idling advise further investigation.

Fail 26 May 2010 52,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise epc and cecu light on dash

front and rear no plates slightly deteriorated but still clearly able to read from a person standing approximately 20 meters to the front/rear

slight squeak from aux belt sometimes when idling advise further investigation.

Pass 27 May 2009 43,912 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PLASTIC COATING COMING OF N/S AND O/S OF FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT WEAR TO FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES

Pass 28 May 2008 37,141 miles

front brake discs slighty worn

service insp light on

back box outter skin corroded

engine check light on

Fail 28 May 2008 37,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

back box outter skin corroded

engine check light on

front brake discs slighty worn

service insp light on

Pass 29 May 2007 28,800 miles

advise engine management light on,

Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,497 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 VNF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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