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DX03 GHA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,187 mi
Last recorded132,187 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GHA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 132,187 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake requires adjustment. Only just met efficiency limit

Pass 24 May 2016 119,196 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 119,195 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,795 miles

E.M.L Light illuminated.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 12,795 miles

E.M.L Light illuminated.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 107,129 miles

EmL ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oFFSIDE MIRROR DETERIORATED

Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes grabbing when wheel rotaed by hand

Pass 7 Aug 2012 96,790 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2012 96,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 90,777 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 90,773 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,034 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 80,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,976 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 70,976 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 60,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,516 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 52,161 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

H/brake travel soon need attention

Fail 16 Jul 2007 52,161 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

H/brake travel soon need attention

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,308 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 GHA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GHA, 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 GHA registered?

DX03 GHA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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