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VU03 ZZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,507 mi
Last recorded126,507 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 ZZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 126,507 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 126,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,435 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,205 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 88,115 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,946 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 84,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 80,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Apr 2014 66,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 May 2013 57,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 57,341 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 52,504 miles

offside rear brake light dull

Fail 24 May 2011 47,790 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine appears to be misfiring??

rear number plate delaminating.

reverse lights n/w.

Pass 24 May 2011 47,790 miles

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

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

engine appears to be misfiring??

rear number plate delaminating.

reverse lights n/w.

Pass 25 May 2010 43,394 miles

rear number plate delaminating!!

Fail 25 May 2010 43,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

h/brake high.

rear number plate delaminating!!

Pass 30 May 2009 37,994 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,203 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 25,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VU03 ZZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VU03 ZZL, 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 VU03 ZZL registered?

VU03 ZZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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