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GX03 RCV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,460 mi
Last recorded158,460 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 RCV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 158,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 152,291 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 145,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 145,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 134,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,052 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 116,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 111,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 105,060 miles

advise both front tyres slightly worn [insides]

Pass 7 Mar 2017 93,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F cv boot leaking grease slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertrays fitted osbcuring some underbody components

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,908 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 83,908 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,042 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 72,042 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,266 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

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

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

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

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,436 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 40,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,038 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,801 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,954 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,997 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,819 miles

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

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

underside and top of engine bay covered.

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 RCV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

GX03 RCV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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