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EO03 ZMU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,655 mi
Last recorded67,655 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,655 miles

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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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 67,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,154 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side spilit (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,838 miles

gearbox has sight noise when spining the front wheels

nearside and offside front wiper blades are sightly noisey

nearside front lower arm rear bush has play and is perishing

offside front lower arm bush has sight play

offside front lower arm bush is not in as far as nearside front lower arm bush

service light is on

Fail 10 Jun 2015 58,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

gearbox has sight noise when spining the front wheels

nearside and offside front wiper blades are sightly noisey

nearside front lower arm rear bush has play and is perishing

offside front lower arm bush has sight play

offside front lower arm bush is not in as far as nearside front lower arm bush

service light is on

Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,667 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush is perishing and has sight play

Fail 18 Jun 2014 54,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front lower arm rear bush is perishing and has sight play

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,205 miles

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

front headlamp lenses fading/yellowing

Fail 13 Jun 2013 50,205 miles

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

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

front headlamp lenses fading/yellowing

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,979 miles

both front headlamp lenses fading/yellowing

Fail 19 Jun 2012 45,979 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses fading/yellowing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,540 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,337 miles

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and tread perishing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 37,337 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and tread perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,371 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,775 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,706 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 ZMU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

EO03 ZMU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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