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DG03 ZXX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,129 mi
Last recorded73,129 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 ZXX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

adjust handbrake

Fail 27 Nov 2019 73,122 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Black (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not recoiling correctly (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Hand brake high only just met requirements

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Reverse lights not working

Spare tyre defective Worn on inner edge ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,264 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

handbrake travel is high

topped up coolant

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,827 miles

bonnet stay retaining clip faulty

n/s front tyre deteriorated

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edges

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,265 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 67,261 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s front top strut mounting badly damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,768 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding o/s front brake

Fail 6 Nov 2015 66,768 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding o/s front brake

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 66,068 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 65,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2012 63,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silincer corroed.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,723 miles

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

rear exhaust silincer corroed.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,697 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,972 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,083 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,214 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,312 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,491 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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DG03 ZXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG03 ZXX, 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 DG03 ZXX registered?

DG03 ZXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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