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DX03 GKE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,027 mi
Last recorded226,027 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 226,027 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 219,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2023 213,715 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2023 213,710 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2022 207,959 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 12 Jul 2022 207,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 28 May 2021 203,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter weeping grease

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2021 203,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .60 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter weeping grease

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 200,636 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2020 200,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 195,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 21 May 2018 190,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear under tray slightly damaged

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 190,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear under tray slightly damaged

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 178,914 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 164,164 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 164,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 155,097 miles

n/s/r tyre low on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Jun 2015 155,097 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre low on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2014 146,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 135,965 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 19 Jun 2013 135,965 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Jun 2012 119,108 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,892 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,139 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 87,139 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 70,041 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 70,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,066 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 GKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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