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NX03 DZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,534 mi
Last recorded62,534 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 DZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,534 miles

Front Wishbones rusty

Rear Axle bushes worn

Rear Shocker covers loose

Underbody Rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,687 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 57,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 52,175 miles

rear exhaust box rotted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 47,653 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 47,653 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perrished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,346 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 13 Jan 2014 37,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,806 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,372 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,369 miles

Front suspension rear bushes worn. N/s front tyre wearing low.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,053 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,594 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 15,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 12,132 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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NX03 DZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NX03 DZL, 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 NX03 DZL registered?

NX03 DZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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