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FD03 ZYK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,786 mi
Last recorded93,786 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 ZYK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,786 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 93,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 90,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,508 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished

handbrake travel high

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,894 miles

Front headlight units faded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 83,886 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front headlight units faded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,176 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,641 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 79,633 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,734 miles

both front tyres inners are worn close to limits

Fail 20 Jul 2012 77,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres inners are worn close to limits

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,103 miles

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2011 72,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2010 64,807 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,097 miles

rear number plate water damaged

rear silencer cover corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2008 37,898 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,905 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on tread and are worn on the inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,854 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 ZYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYK, 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 FD03 ZYK registered?

FD03 ZYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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