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DX03 FXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,932 mi
Last recorded109,932 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 FXY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 109,932 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 109,932 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 98,750 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 88,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the wheel bolts, trims fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 71,451 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 71,448 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,459 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2018 61,459 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 52,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,411 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 49,702 miles

coolant pipe under sump is insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,080 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,783 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 44,781 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,013 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,172 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 39,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,252 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,841 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,246 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,276 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,067 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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DX03 FXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DX03 FXY, 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 DX03 FXY registered?

DX03 FXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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