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GX03 OLK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,626 mi
Last recorded108,626 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 OLK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,626 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 106,695 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 106,688 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 96,059 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 89,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage to [o\s\f]inner door handle broken,[o\s\f.]outer door handle damaged [n\s\f]

damage to front number plate

engine oil leak\sump

gearbox oil leak

offside rear and nearside rear seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 13 Feb 2014 89,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage to [o\s\f]inner door handle broken,[o\s\f.]outer door handle damaged [n\s\f]

coolant warning light on

damage to front number plate

engine oil leak\sump

gearbox oil leak

offside rear and nearside rear seatbelts slow to retract

radiator leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,944 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear suspension Coil springs corroded

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape inner edge of tread

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,279 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

advise all wipers splitting

advise front number plate condition

advise n/s/f cv boot leaking grease

advise o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 5 Mar 2012 71,274 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

advise all wipers splitting

advise front number plate condition

advise n/s/f cv boot leaking grease

advise o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,684 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 61,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,381 miles

exhaust corroded

front suspension arm bushes

Fail 26 Feb 2010 57,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,212 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,169 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,836 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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GX03 OLK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GX03 OLK, 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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GX03 OLK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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