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VO53 ZPU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,020 mi
Last recorded62,020 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ZPU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 62,020 miles

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

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

both wipers split on ends

Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,024 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 50,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2023 50,645 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 34,501 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing thin

rear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2019 32,512 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 32,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 30,334 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,684 miles

Offside disc outer surface starting to corrode

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Oct 2015 28,187 miles

both front discs corroded on faces

Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,261 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

front os brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,308 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,829 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 21,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,807 miles

Nail in o/s front tyre.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,551 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,104 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,973 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 6,902 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 4,997 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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VO53 ZPU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VO53 ZPU, 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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VO53 ZPU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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