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FD03 ZYE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,675 mi
Last recorded94,675 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 ZYE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,675 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 94,569 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle sleeve both clamps corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced poss wrong bulb fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced poss wrong bulb fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2019 87,356 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,278 miles

both front tyres low/wearing on inner/outer edges

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,763 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 59,763 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,927 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,365 miles

all tyres slightly deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,365 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres slightly deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,757 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,804 miles

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

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

both front brake disc showing corrosion on inner surface

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,060 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,405 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,291 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 ZYE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FD03 ZYE, 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 ZYE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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