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FP03 ZWV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,274 mi
Last recorded106,274 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ZWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 106,274 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 103,866 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 102,055 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,633 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,666 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear brake stiff to turn

Pass 9 Jul 2016 93,284 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 93,284 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,744 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 81,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,090 miles

Backbox casing deteriorated.

Both front bottom wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (also have sealant on), no movement.

Both front ferrules slightly corroded.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 May 2012 77,142 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 64,492 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit borderline pass

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,222 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,825 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,831 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 39,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,473 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,401 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 ZWV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FP03 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

FP03 ZWV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FP03 ZWV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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