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GX03 SHV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,473 mi
Last recorded109,473 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 SHV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 109,473 miles

Rear reversing lights not working

Pass 13 Mar 2025 106,290 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 102,202 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 102,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,557 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 99,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 96,700 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 96,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 92,683 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,837 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 87,837 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,638 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,958 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,470 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 61,470 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,033 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 53,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,560 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front driveshaft corroding

slight bind offside front brake by hand

Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,353 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,785 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 SHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

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

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