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DE03 ZFU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

30,603 mi
Last recorded30,603 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ZFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 30,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 24,689 miles

Rear UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Pass 22 Mar 2024 21,658 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAPS CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 18,779 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 16,198 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded

Suspension and brake parts corroding

Pass 11 May 2021 16,114 miles

Brake and suspension components corroding

Pass 11 May 2020 15,776 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 6 May 2020 15,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 15,274 miles

suspension and brake parts corroding

Pass 8 May 2018 14,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

front suspension and brake components corroding

Pass 10 May 2017 14,095 miles

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

Suspension parts corroding

Pass 10 May 2016 13,409 miles

BRAKE PARTS CORRODING

N.S.F. SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH DETERIORATED BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODING

Pass 11 May 2015 12,597 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

brake parts corroding

suspension parts corroding

Pass 19 May 2014 11,911 miles

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

suspension parts corroding

Fail 19 May 2014 11,911 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

suspension parts corroding

Pass 13 May 2013 11,186 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 10,496 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 9,761 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 9,092 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 8,426 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 7,589 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 6,753 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 8,419 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 ZFU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

DE03 ZFU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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