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DX03 FXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,047 mi
Last recorded96,047 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 FXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 96,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 93,919 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 93,919 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,847 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 85,268 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,966 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 79,960 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 77,828 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 77,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,523 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber bump stops are split

Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 67,698 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,241 miles

front wiper blades deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,302 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 59,302 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,175 miles

The near andoff side front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish

The near side front tyre wall is slightly scrubbed

The off side rear brake is slightly binding

The rearbump stops are in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,851 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,155 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 34,794 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 FXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DX03 FXZ, 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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DX03 FXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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