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EU03 ZTK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,590 mi
Last recorded169,590 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZTK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 169,590 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2011 150,571 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat slightly loose

Fail 1 Apr 2011 150,570 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 1 Apr 2010 121,910 miles

drivers seat slight wobble

Fail 1 Apr 2010 121,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat slight wobble

Fail 30 Mar 2009 103,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 103,473 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 87,233 miles

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

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

slight wear on drivers seat pins

Fail 28 Mar 2007 69,406 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,461 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 48,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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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EU03 ZTK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EU03 ZTK, 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 EU03 ZTK registered?

EU03 ZTK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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