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OE03 ZVR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,269 mi
Last recorded69,269 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 ZVR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 69,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 69,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front BRAKE SERVO PIPE SPLIT

Pass 14 Jul 2025 68,289 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 67,076 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,580 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 64,523 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,450 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,424 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective CLAMPS VERY RUSTY (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 60,514 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR

Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,158 miles

Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,846 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN EDGES

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,145 miles

REPAIR TO FRONT EXHAUST

TYRE N/S FRONT WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 23 Jun 2016 54,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

REPAIR TO FRONT EXHAUST

TYRE N/S FRONT WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,892 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2015 52,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,691 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,438 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,227 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 38,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,597 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,432 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 22,432 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,595 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,269 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 ZVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

OE03 ZVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is OE03 ZVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE03 ZVR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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