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NK03 VNR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,326 mi
Last recorded78,326 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 78,326 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 78,324 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2020 66,873 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

coolant level below minimum

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 51,020 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and Nearside, lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 51,016 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and Nearside, lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,835 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,557 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 41,555 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,421 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,696 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 25,292 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2013 25,282 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2012 19,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2012 19,467 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 14,918 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 11,699 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 May 2009 7,028 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 7 May 2008 5,734 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 5,022 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 4,167 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 VNR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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