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DX03 GUU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,120 mi
Last recorded87,120 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 87,120 miles

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 87,120 miles

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 86,145 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,010 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Feb 2020 84,004 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 77,514 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 77,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front suspension arm slightly corroded

rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,124 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

offside front inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2017 75,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

all metal brake pipes greased

offside front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,965 miles

both beam patterns require attention soon

Fail 12 Feb 2016 72,965 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

both beam patterns require attention soon

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak around engine

water temperature light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,166 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 52,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre split in the tread

power steering malfunction light on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,285 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,763 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 GUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GUU, 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 GUU registered?

DX03 GUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is DX03 GUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 GUU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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