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DX03 GGE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,026 mi
Last recorded104,026 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GGE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 104,026 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 104,014 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 102,609 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 102,608 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Handbrake lever is high indicating need of adjustment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,979 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Hand brake lever is high indicating need of adjustment

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 99,902 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ** excessively cracked and perished chords visible ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Hand brake lever is high indicating need of adjustment

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,109 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Under Bonnet (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,120 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 90,030 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,545 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Fronts (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 85,545 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Fronts (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,322 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres splitting

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Nov 2015 80,322 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres splitting

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,303 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2014 75,219 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 2 Dec 2013 70,725 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,250 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 61,224 miles

Both rear bump stops damaged

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,224 miles

Both rear bump stops damaged

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,517 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,222 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 47,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,173 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,411 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,493 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 GGE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GGE, 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 GGE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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