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DX03 GHK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,204 mi
Last recorded64,204 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,204 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 64,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 62,541 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,016 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,344 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 56,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,262 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,458 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 51,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,566 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 48,566 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,826 miles

brake fluid change/bleed needed

coolant below min

inspection/service light on, needed asap

Fail 22 Feb 2013 45,824 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

aux badley splitting

brake fluid change/bleed needed

coolant below min

inspection/service light on, needed asap

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,530 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,093 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,835 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,531 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 31,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 27,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,970 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,548 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,484 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 GHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GHK, 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 GHK registered?

DX03 GHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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