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EO03 ZLN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,898 mi
Last recorded92,898 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 ZLN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 92,898 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 90,620 miles

slight surface corrosion to front and rear brake hose ferrules n/s and o/s

slight surface corrosion to n/s and o/s front suspension arms

slight surface corrosion to rear beam axle

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,642 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 88,642 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Catalytic converter - Major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,297 miles

Both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge - 185/60/14

Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,108 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,078 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - extensively corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,132 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,132 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,607 miles

engine management light (MIL) is on indicating a fault in the system

nearside rear (185/60/14) Tyre perished

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,154 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,624 miles

Offside tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2011 64,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre near legal limit o/s rear tyre has a slight bulge on tread

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,404 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,950 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 8,100 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,468 miles

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

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 ZLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

EO03 ZLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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