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WR03 ZKM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

277,905 mi
Last recorded277,905 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 ZKM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 277,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 268,760 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 268,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 258,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS & OS outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 249,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

ns and os front outer sills starting to corrode but still sound

Pass 14 Jun 2022 239,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 239,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 230,891 miles

Front both sides 3-4mm

Fail 21 Jun 2021 230,891 miles

Front both sides 3-4mm

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 222,558 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 7 May 2019 212,566 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 202,507 miles

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

Rear silencer very rusty

Pass 16 May 2017 192,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 180,485 miles

rear silencer getting rusty

Fail 5 May 2015 169,203 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front headlights a bit deteriorated

front tyres wearing badly on edges

plastic covers over chassis and floor so unable to check

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 5 May 2015 169,203 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front headlights a bit deteriorated

front tyres wearing badly on edges

plastic covers over chassis and floor so unable to check

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 21 May 2014 157,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer rusty

steering rack pinion housing damp

Pass 10 Sep 2012 138,384 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 138,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 128,064 miles

Body and engine undercovers fitted

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

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

Offside front tyre - 4mm

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Slight grease leak from nearside driveshaft boot

Pass 23 Aug 2010 116,381 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 116,337 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 92,587 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,369 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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WR03 ZKM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel 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 WR03 ZKM, 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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WR03 ZKM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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