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SO03 ZGM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,590 mi
Last recorded26,590 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 ZGM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,590 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 26,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet release damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2019 25,086 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 25,086 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 21,849 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 20,116 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 20,116 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 15,602 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 15,602 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 8,312 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 6,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 6,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 rear tyre perished.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 5,557 miles

Both front tyres perished and splitting along the shoulder

Fail 8 Sep 2008 4,027 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 4,027 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 3,634 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 2,899 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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SO03 ZGM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO03 ZGM, 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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SO03 ZGM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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