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GX03 WDV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,505 mi
Last recorded145,505 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 WDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 145,505 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +rear exhaust box (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 142,320 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front+rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 138,703 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension components and exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2021 138,700 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension components and exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2020 136,333 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (Front and Rear) [0.1 (b)] • (Suspension components+brake ferrules+ exhaust corroding)

Pass 24 Jun 2019 134,954 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension components and exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2018 133,018 miles

front brakes slight binding,brake discs wearing,exhaust+brake ferrules corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2017 131,664 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2016 129,323 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 126,988 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroiding.

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 126,988 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear exhaust corroiding.

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 124,323 miles

rear exhaust corrodeing

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 121,651 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 118,698 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 116,581 miles

slight brake binding from offside rear

Pass 22 Jun 2010 114,121 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 99,830 miles

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2008 83,474 miles

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

offside front slight brake binding,brake pads low

Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,338 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 65,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 45,094 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 WDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

GX03 WDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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