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GX03 PVZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,238 mi
Last recorded126,238 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 126,238 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 126,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 125,589 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 112,985 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 112,985 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,098 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 104,098 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,972 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 94,972 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,948 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 80,513 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,513 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,198 miles

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

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

handbrake has travel

Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,107 miles

Hand brake lever has long travel.

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is splitting and near to limits.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,497 miles

n/s front suspension lower arm rear bush badly cracked.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 90,492 miles

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

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

n/s front suspension lower arm rear bush badly cracked.

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,308 miles

ENGINE COOLING FAN IS NOT WORKING

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is splitting.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 78,228 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ENGINE COOLING FAN IS NOT WORKING

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is splitting.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 56,407 miles

Front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate.

Nearside door mirror glas is damaged.

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear low.

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are starting to split.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,124 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 PVZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

GX03 PVZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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