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DG03 ZYH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,755 mi
Last recorded124,755 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 124,755 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light on

Fail 27 Feb 2020 124,525 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides and have play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out of shape 185x60x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi and middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2019 120,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 120,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 117,036 miles

battery warning light on.

offside front suspension lower arm bush deteriorated,

Fail 12 Mar 2018 117,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

battery warning light on.

offside front suspension lower arm bush deteriorated,

Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 112,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 106,673 miles

Nearside Front bolt not through suspension housing

Offside Front bolt not through suspension housing

Fail 1 Mar 2016 106,626 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail Bolt is insecure (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective Front lower wishbone bolt is to short (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective Front wishbone bolt is to short (2.5.A.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 102,850 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 102,807 miles

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

NSF OSF BOTTOMWISHBONE FRONT MOUNTING BOLTS TO SHORT

Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,945 miles

n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes split

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

rear and centre exhaust corroded

rear shocker casings broken

Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,026 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 75,778 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 64,275 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 50,184 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 46,702 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,082 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 36,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 ZYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DG03 ZYH, 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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DG03 ZYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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