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VU03 ZZM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,133 mi
Last recorded83,133 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 ZZM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 83,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 80,017 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Various Suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 72,391 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2023 72,391 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 68,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion present on front suspension lower arms

exhaust back box outer case corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 68,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion present on front suspension lower arms

exhaust back box outer case corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 63,799 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 63,641 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,346 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 63,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 62,916 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 62,548 miles

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 27 Nov 2015 62,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 62,150 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 60,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - advise front wheel alignment check

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,869 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - advise front wheel alignment check

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Pass 28 Dec 2012 58,430 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 58,430 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,006 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,127 miles

brake pads not checked

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,696 miles

EML light on

N/S/R suspension dust cover adrift

Pass 24 May 2007 36,825 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 28,087 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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VU03 ZZM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VU03 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

VU03 ZZM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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