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DX03 GHY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,093 mi
Last recorded80,093 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GHY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,093 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 80,093 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,589 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 69,588 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,248 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 57,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 37,228 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 17,250 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 16,297 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 15,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2012 13,986 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 12,277 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 12,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 10,597 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 9,474 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,251 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,790 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 GHY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX03 GHY registered?

DX03 GHY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is DX03 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 GHY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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