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GX03 SFE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,220 mi
Last recorded106,220 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 SFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 106,220 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 105,400 miles

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

n/s front top mount worn

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,987 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 102,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,928 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2012 98,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2012 98,919 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak from lower radiator area.

N/s/r side light bulb fitted wrong!

O/s/f abs wiring insecure.

Pass 27 May 2011 84,424 miles

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

slight dampness around o/s front flexible brake hose no sign of a leak

Pass 28 May 2010 72,011 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 71,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 58,969 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 48,970 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,217 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,539 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 SFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX03 SFE registered?

GX03 SFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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