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FP03 ZWA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,532 mi
Last recorded112,532 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ZWA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 112,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,079 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 105,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant level below minimum

Engine management light on

Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil level below minimum (No oil on dipstick)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 100,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 100,051 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant level on minimum

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil level below minimum

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 94,186 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 94,186 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Dec 2012 91,381 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Dec 2012 91,381 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,317 miles

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

breather hose on engine split

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer body heat shield insecure at offside

nearside and offside front brake disc inner and outer braking surfaces corroded from edges

nearside rear shockabsorber upper plastic cover adrift

rear number plate backing become unstuck and discoloured in places

Fail 22 Dec 2011 86,316 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front 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)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

breather hose on engine split

engine management light on

excessive handbrake travel at lever

exhaust rear silencer body heat shield insecure at offside

nearside and offside front brake disc inner and outer braking surfaces corroded from edges

nearside rear shockabsorber upper plastic cover adrift

rear number plate backing become unstuck and discoloured in places

Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,760 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper missing

slight binding on both rear wheels

spare tyre scrubbing outer edge

Fail 22 Dec 2010 78,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper missing

slight binding on both rear wheels

spare tyre scrubbing outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,096 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 44,719 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 44,545 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre is slightly worn on the edges and the offside rear tyre is cracking in the tread

Pass 12 May 2006 32,991 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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FP03 ZWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FP03 ZWA, 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 FP03 ZWA registered?

FP03 ZWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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