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OE03 ZTL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,722 mi
Last recorded83,722 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 ZTL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 83,722 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 83,703 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,681 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,663 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 83,641 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,628 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,603 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear shock dust cover broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,942 miles

offside rear shock dust cover broken

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 82,942 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

offside rear shock dust cover broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 82,306 miles

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

nearside rear shock dust cover broken

Pass 19 Dec 2016 81,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,601 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,476 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 79,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,273 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

check engine w/l on

Pass 23 Dec 2011 74,372 miles

both front suspenion arms rear bush fitted wrong

Fail 22 Dec 2011 74,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspenion arms rear bush fitted wrong

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,377 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,950 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,813 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,012 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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OE03 ZTL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE03 ZTL, 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 OE03 ZTL registered?

OE03 ZTL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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