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GX03 SKD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

64,049 mi
Last recorded64,049 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 64,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chips in front windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2021 62,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chips in front windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2020 61,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Oct 2019 59,886 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f tyre on limit

rear tyres wearing low and perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

advice tracking check

chips in front windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,939 miles

A/F srtain on rad

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

advice tracking check

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear washer not working

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2018 57,939 miles

A/F srtain on rad

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

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

advice tracking check

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear washer not working

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,271 miles

A/F stain on rad

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

chips in front windscreen

flat spot damage to n/s/f wheel rim

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,299 miles

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

a/f stain on rad

chips in front windscreen

damage to o/s body panels

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2016 52,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

a/f stain on rad

chips in front windscreen

damage to o/s body panels

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,062 miles

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

antifreeze stain on rad

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 49,062 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

antifreeze stain on rad

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 45,880 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

advice tracking check

engine breather pipe calasped

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,611 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorating

front wiper blades split

Fail 3 Oct 2013 42,611 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorating

front wiper blades split

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,082 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroding

top engine cover/air intake rattling

Fail 3 Oct 2012 39,082 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroding

top engine cover/air intake rattling

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,697 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,261 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perrished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2010 31,261 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perrished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,563 miles

offside front ,nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Sep 2008 23,563 miles

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

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

offside front ,nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,265 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 18,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,730 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 11,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,476 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 SKD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

GX03 SKD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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