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DG03 ZYE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,099 mi
Last recorded105,099 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 105,099 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,049 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just met requirments

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 96,049 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just met requirments

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,088 miles

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

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2017 85,088 miles

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

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

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,902 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 84,813 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,300 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge 185/60/14

offside front window will not open

over spray on number plate lights

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

rear exhaust box correded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,955 miles

nearside front tyre as a slight cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear and nearside rear tyres are showing signs of ageing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,029 miles

naerside rear tyre showing signs of aging

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,271 miles

over spray no numberplate light lens

Fail 12 Apr 2006 24,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

over spray no numberplate light lens

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 ZYE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 DG03 ZYE, 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 ZYE registered?

DG03 ZYE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DG03 ZYE safe to buy?

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