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FD03 ZYB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,136 mi
Last recorded122,136 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 ZYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 122,136 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge strong advise

rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2017 122,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge strong advise

rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2016 116,933 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 116,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres starting to get low in tread and worn on edges

exhaust blow front flexi

rear brake discs worn pads appear ok

rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

slight bind in both rear hubs

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 116,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres low tread and badly worn on edges strong advise

both rear brake discs worn pads ok

e.m.l light flashing

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing strong advise

rear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 112,657 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

centre and rear exhaust boxes outter skin deterating

movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,617 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 30 May 2015 112,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside and offside rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 24 May 2014 104,584 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 104,584 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 99,696 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

oil araound near side cv boot but not split

wear in near side front wishbone front bush

Pass 12 Aug 2011 82,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 82,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,132 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,695 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 54,415 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,415 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,694 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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FD03 ZYB 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 65%.

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 FD03 ZYB, 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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FD03 ZYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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