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EO03 ZGK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

144,319 mi
Last recorded144,319 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 ZGK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 144,319 miles

Corrosion to all suspension

Fail 13 Dec 2023 144,319 miles

Corrosion to all suspension

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 135,606 miles

Rear heat sheild

Front steering wheel damaged

Rear back seat missing

Fail 7 Jan 2023 135,597 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front steering wheel damaged

Rear heat shield loose

Rear rear back seats missing

dash cluster not working or lighting up

Pass 23 Dec 2021 128,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Rear exhaust heat shield

Pass 18 Dec 2020 121,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 121,400 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 112,255 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 112,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,145 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 108,132 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 87,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 72,064 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 60,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,531 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 44,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,080 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 33,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,768 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,953 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 11,284 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 ZGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EO03 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

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

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