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GX03 PVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1190cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,678 mi
Last recorded60,678 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 PVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,190cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,678 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 60,666 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,927 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 52,913 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,483 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 42,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,191 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 32,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2012 32,315 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,836 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,725 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 14,172 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 PVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX03 PVL, 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 GX03 PVL registered?

GX03 PVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is GX03 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 PVL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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