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EO03 ZGD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,322 mi
Last recorded52,322 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 ZGD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,322 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective age fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front discs light surface rust.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,618 miles

both front head lamps diss coloured.

front discs light surface rust.

front exhaust flexi worn/slight blow.

slight free play rear axle bushes and front lower suspension arm rear bushes.

Fail 15 Feb 2021 51,618 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible plate detreated. (0.1 (b))

both front head lamps diss coloured.

front discs light surface rust.

front exhaust flexi worn/slight blow.

slight free play rear axle bushes and front lower suspension arm rear bushes.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,092 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 51,084 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,319 miles

both n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm (FRONT) mounting bushes split/de-bonded.

car slightly pulls to the n/s.

front head lamps diss-coloured.

hi level stop not working.

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished.

rear number plate de-laminated.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 48,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,558 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,200 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,088 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,768 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,015 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,253 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,603 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,144 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 38,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,455 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 37,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 35,372 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,272 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 23 May 2006 25,834 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2006 25,834 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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EO03 ZGD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EO03 ZGD, 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 EO03 ZGD registered?

EO03 ZGD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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