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DX03 GVT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,896 mi
Last recorded69,896 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GVT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,896 miles

temp / coolant light flashing

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

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

Rear exhaust box rotted but not blowing

service light on

Fail 4 Dec 2020 69,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

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

Rear exhaust box rotted but not blowing

service light on

temp / coolant light flashing

Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,085 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 67,085 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,077 miles

back box outer skin corroded

park brake lever as little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,256 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,371 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,409 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 37,409 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 37,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tail box casing slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear tail box casing slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,875 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,004 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,383 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 30,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,843 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,328 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,207 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,176 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 GVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

DX03 GVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is DX03 GVT safe to buy?

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