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GX03 PWV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,046 mi
Last recorded106,046 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 PWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 106,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 100,376 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 97,222 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 97,218 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 91,629 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 91,627 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 81,538 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 81,538 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 May 2013 73,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 66,881 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 66,881 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 60,407 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 54,264 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 47,417 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 47,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 39,582 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 14 May 2008 39,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 18 May 2007 31,119 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 22,215 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 PWV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

GX03 PWV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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