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MX03 ZCN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,889 mi
Last recorded67,889 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 ZCN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 67,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside slight damage to door mirror cover.

Pass 3 Oct 2020 67,644 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on tyre.

Offside Front Inner wear on tyre tread.

Fail 3 Oct 2020 67,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking on tyre.

Offside Front Inner wear on tyre tread.

Pass 13 Apr 2019 53,805 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on tyre tread.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2018 52,716 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 52,715 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,096 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 48,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,234 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 42,234 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,494 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 36,492 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,871 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,145 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 25,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,190 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 23,188 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,700 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,358 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,373 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,727 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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MX03 ZCN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MX03 ZCN, 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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MX03 ZCN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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