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NK03 VNW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,232 mi
Last recorded134,232 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VNW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 134,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

brake hoes furrels corroded all around

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Fail 15 Sep 2017 120,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 108,665 miles

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

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)

Offside Front shocker top bearing slightly rough

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,955 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 103,636 miles

Coolant leak

engine management lamp on

front and rear brake discs pitted

n/s/r shocker top shroud insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 103,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Coolant leak

engine management lamp on

front and rear brake discs pitted

n/s/r shocker top shroud insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

e m light on heavy exhaust corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 83,236 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 83,229 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,584 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 49,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 48,691 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 43,422 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 VNW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 VNW, 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 VNW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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