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OE03 ZVA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,425 mi
Last recorded78,425 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 ZVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 78,425 miles

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

nearside rear seat not secured for use

rear exhaust box deteriorating

slight binding offside rear brake

Fail 19 Nov 2016 78,425 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear seat not secured for use

rear exhaust box deteriorating

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,848 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

nearside outer sill damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2015 68,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres nearing limit

nearside outer sill damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,136 miles

damage on nearside outer sill

deterioration on rear section of exhaust

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

pitting on rear brake discs

Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,911 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,911 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler cap seal perishing

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

rear exhaust silancer outter skin corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,405 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,366 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,608 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 30,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/Sfront tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 8 Jun 2006 21,939 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 ZVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZVA, 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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OE03 ZVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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