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GX03 PXB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,846 mi
Last recorded78,846 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 PXB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,846 miles

Coolant level lamp on

Rattle from offside of engine

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 78,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Coolant level lamp on

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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)

Rattle from offside of engine

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,109 miles

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

Rattle from engine

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,951 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 48,948 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,628 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall, but not exposing the ply or cord

parking brake has litle reserve travel

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2010 40,627 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall, but not exposing the ply or cord

parking brake has litle reserve travel

power steering warning light illuminated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,465 miles

hand brake travel

rear number plateslightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2009 40,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear number plateslightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,760 miles

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

both front+nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,545 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,208 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 PXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

GX03 PXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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