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FD03 ZYS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,699 mi
Last recorded93,699 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 ZYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 93,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,913 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,816 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,265 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 88,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,526 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,462 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,463 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,304 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 76,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,947 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 69,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,927 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,032 miles

rear exhaust box outter covering corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 57,027 miles

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

rear exhaust box outter covering corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,982 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 52,982 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 48,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,603 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 43,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,941 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 37,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,989 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 32,984 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,908 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,599 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,972 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 ZYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

FD03 ZYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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