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VO53 ZRP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,376 mi
Last recorded43,376 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ZRP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 43,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2025 43,376 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 42,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 41,603 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 41,599 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 40,896 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 40,209 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 39,523 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 38,949 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 38,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,384 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 38,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2017 37,802 miles

Both lower arm rear bushes worn

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,296 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 367,766 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 36,174 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 36,174 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 35,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 May 2013 35,603 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,764 miles

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

n/s/f n/s/r tyres side walls slightly perrished

Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,376 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,045 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,388 miles

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,844 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,361 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 ZRP 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 76.9%.

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 ZRP, 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 ZRP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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