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DX03 GFA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,671 mi
Last recorded103,671 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 103,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 103,669 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,235 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

epc light on headlights dull

rear exhaut in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2014 96,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

epc light on headlights dull

rear exhaut in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,711 miles

EPC warning lamp illuminated, indicating a fault

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2013 89,708 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

EPC warning lamp illuminated, indicating a fault

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2012 84,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 84,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,265 miles

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

electronic power steering warning light is on but does not affect the steering operation

Fail 4 Apr 2011 77,265 miles

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

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

electronic power steering warning light is on but does not affect the steering operation

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,451 miles

EPC warning light on

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

hanbrake only has minimum reserve

Fail 9 Apr 2010 68,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

EPC warning light on

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

hanbrake only has minimum reserve

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 23 Mar 2009 55,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,211 miles

ns headlamp pattern deteriating

Fail 26 Mar 2008 48,210 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ns headlamp pattern deteriating

Fail 1 Mar 2007 40,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,831 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 GFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GFA, 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 GFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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