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FX03 DXP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,467 mi
Last recorded59,467 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 DXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 59,467 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 57,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,766 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 55,089 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 54,403 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 54,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 53,649 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 53,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,980 miles

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

Rear Rear wiper split.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,834 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,129 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 50,102 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 48,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,451 miles

reverse lamps inop

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,603 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,848 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,986 miles

Coolant leak

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED

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 4 Aug 2010 33,315 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,315 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,558 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 29,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,579 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 26,579 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,253 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,209 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 18,209 miles

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

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

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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FX03 DXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FX03 DXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX03 DXP registered?

FX03 DXP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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