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EO03 ZHB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,195 mi
Last recorded86,195 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 ZHB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 86,195 miles

EML on

Front both sides shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Rear both sides shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door complete unit (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread to side wall (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

Front both sides shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Rear both sides shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,763 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 77,257 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 77,257 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 74,249 miles

both rear tyres cracking outer edges

Fail 16 May 2013 74,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking outer edges

Pass 4 May 2012 68,507 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls starting to split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge(advise tracking)

Pass 9 May 2011 62,590 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 62,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 56,673 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 49,308 miles

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

wipers starting to split

Fail 18 May 2009 49,308 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers starting to split

Pass 16 May 2008 42,904 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 33,990 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 33,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 27,176 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 ZHB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

EO03 ZHB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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