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WX03 ZYL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,578 mi
Last recorded54,578 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 ZYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,578 miles

engine covers fitted .

under trays fitted .

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

condition of offside rear seat belt (slow retraction) .

condition of rear suspension components (rusty) .

Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,637 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,980 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 48,828 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,411 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,375 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 40,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

headlamp aim just passable(just above bottom limit)

reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,252 miles

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

BOTH RACK GAITERS OILY,<NO HOLES FOUND>BELIEVED TO BE OIL LEAKS FROM INNER C.V.GAITER N/S AND GEARBOX/ENGINE .

N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM;PLAY IN REAR BUSH.

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING;SLIGHT PLAY AND SLIGHTLY ROUGH.

O/S/F TYRE;CUTS,CRACKS,AND WORN INNER EDGE ON LIMIT.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 36,189 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

BOTH RACK GAITERS OILY,<NO HOLES FOUND>BELIEVED TO BE OIL LEAKS FROM INNER C.V.GAITER N/S AND GEARBOX/ENGINE .

N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM;PLAY IN REAR BUSH.

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING;SLIGHT PLAY AND SLIGHTLY ROUGH.

O/S/F TYRE;CUTS,CRACKS,AND WORN INNER EDGE ON LIMIT.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,114 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 32,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre badly cracked and perished.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,563 miles

CRACKS AND CUTS REAR TYRES.

N/S/F W/BEARING SLIGHT PLAY.

O/S/F PADS ON LIMIT.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 27,563 miles

CRACKS AND CUTS REAR TYRES.

N/S/F W/BEARING SLIGHT PLAY.

O/S/F PADS ON LIMIT.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,819 miles

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING:SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,320 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 14,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WX03 ZYL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WX03 ZYL, 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 WX03 ZYL registered?

WX03 ZYL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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