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DX03 GUG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,142 mi
Last recorded115,142 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2022 115,142 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 113,555 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 113,554 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 112,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm tread tyre cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre cracking and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm tyre cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear brake hose ferrels are corroding and rear hoses are rock hard with no flex

oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Feb 2020 112,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section has leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm tread tyre cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre cracking and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm tyre cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear brake hose ferrels are corroding and rear hoses are rock hard with no flex

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Jan 2019 111,487 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,465 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 110,465 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 109,232 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 108,233 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 108,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,826 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside/offside (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 106,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside/offside rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside/offside (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside/offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 97,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,465 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,385 miles

both sides rear bumpstops broken

offside front suspension top mount stiff

Fail 31 Oct 2012 83,385 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides rear bumpstops broken

offside front suspension top mount stiff

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 72,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,940 miles

rear silencer corroded

oil sump corroded

coolant pipe corroded

n/s/f tyrewall perished

Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,192 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,039 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,332 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,773 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 GUG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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