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OV03 ZYA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

192,629 mi
Last recorded192,629 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ZYA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 192,629 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 181,818 miles

globual of brake fluid found on reinspection at offside rear hub backplate ...rearmost bushes of front wishbones worn

Fail 20 Aug 2010 181,391 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

F REG PLATE DAMAGED.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 159,252 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 159,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 132,287 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.GENERAL PLAY/NOISE STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.TYRES-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE/CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 132,287 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.GENERAL PLAY/NOISE STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.TYRES-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE/CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 101,627 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION

R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

Fail 31 Aug 2007 101,627 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

Pass 12 Jun 2006 60,993 miles

BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR BOTH HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL

Fail 12 Jun 2006 60,993 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR BOTH HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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OV03 ZYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 OV03 ZYA, 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 OV03 ZYA registered?

OV03 ZYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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