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DG03 ZYZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,761 mi
Last recorded69,761 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 ZYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 69,761 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 64,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 58,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel is high

Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,984 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

possible front wheel /alignment needs checking or adjustment

Fail 26 Aug 2020 42,984 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

possible front wheel /alignment needs checking or adjustment

Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,353 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,635 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,754 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,579 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 25,444 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 23,969 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 22,441 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 20,655 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 18,251 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 16,250 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,582 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 12,074 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 9,044 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 ZYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

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

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