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DX03 GPV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,957 mi
Last recorded95,957 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,957 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 95,957 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,045 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 88,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,604 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,366 miles

drivers seatbelt minor fraying

middle to rear exhaust rusty

n/s lower sill damaged

n/s/f amber indicator fading

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat

o/s/f tyre perished/shoulder wear

o/s/r seat upright lower fixing slight movement

o/s/r tyre perished

power steering pipe to rack damp

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,789 miles

n/s & o/s rear suspension shockk absorber bump stops broken

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

o/s/r seat upright slightly loose security

oil leaks

power steering pipe to rack damp

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2013 65,789 miles

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

handbrake lever low reserve travel

n/s & o/s rear suspension shockk absorber bump stops broken

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

o/s/r seat upright slightly loose security

oil leaks

power steering pipe to rack damp

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,991 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 59,990 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

epc warning light on perm

Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,600 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 53,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,302 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 24 Feb 2010 47,300 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,453 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 38,453 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,672 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 16,079 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 GPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GPV, 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 GPV registered?

DX03 GPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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