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FY03 ZPJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,336 mi
Last recorded54,336 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 ZPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 54,336 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 52,760 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 52,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhaust sleeves (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 50,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhaust sleeves (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 49,271 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,534 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 47,534 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 45,828 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 44,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,238 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,021 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 35,021 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 34,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 33,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,193 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,273 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,752 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,215 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,854 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,228 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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FY03 ZPJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FY03 ZPJ, 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 FY03 ZPJ registered?

FY03 ZPJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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