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DE03 ZFB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,190 mi
Last recorded188,190 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ZFB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 188,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 178,483 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 178,481 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 169,657 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 160,959 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 160,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 126,658 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 126,657 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 91,496 miles

Front fog lamp cracked n/s.

Fail 4 May 2013 91,496 miles

Front fog lamp cracked n/s.

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

Pass 11 May 2012 63,154 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 56,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 49,799 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 43,230 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,417 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,767 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 20,731 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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DE03 ZFB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE03 ZFB, 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 DE03 ZFB registered?

DE03 ZFB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for DE03 ZFB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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