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DA52 ZRO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,528 mi
Last recorded80,528 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 ZRO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 80,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and split

Pass 9 Mar 2019 72,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and split

Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,896 miles

Oil leak ()

manufactures under trays on vehicle

n/s cv boot been repaired

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and split

Fail 9 Mar 2018 64,893 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

manufactures under trays on vehicle

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and split

Pass 11 Feb 2017 61,980 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,651 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,506 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 48,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,929 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 43,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,122 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 39,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 34,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,664 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,847 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 30,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,348 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 17,347 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 12,217 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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DA52 ZRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DA52 ZRO, 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 DA52 ZRO registered?

DA52 ZRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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