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VU03 ZZR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,184 mi
Last recorded111,184 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 ZZR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 111,184 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 92,373 miles

child seat fitted

eml light on

os cv gaiter perishinhg

underbody covers fitted

wishbone bushes perishing

Fail 26 Jan 2016 92,373 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

child seat fitted

eml light on

os cv gaiter perishinhg

underbody covers fitted

wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,803 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)

park brake lever has high travel

Fail 22 Jan 2015 75,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

park brake lever has high travel

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,558 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 52,801 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished and split.

Coolant leak from radiator / hoses.

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 7 Sep 2012 51,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,248 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,464 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear bump stops breaking up

slight play in nearside tie rod

Fail 13 Feb 2010 38,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 38,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,382 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)

nearside front tyre slight cut in side wall

offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

rear registration plate starting to discolour

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,738 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2006 22,668 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 ZZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZZR, 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 ZZR registered?

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

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