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DV53 OSD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,193 mi
Last recorded69,193 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 OSD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 4 Apr 2018 60,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread 185/60/14 62H (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

vehicle very muddy inside and out

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread 185/60/14 62H (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 60,130 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread 185/60/14 62H (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

vehicle very muddy inside and out

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread 185/60/14 62H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,042 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,341 miles

Both front tyres very worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,181 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,623 miles

both rear tyres cracking severely

Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,571 miles

both rear tyres have signs of slight cracking!!

engine management light on!!

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,239 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 14,238 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,767 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 9,651 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,536 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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DV53 OSD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DV53 OSD, 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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DV53 OSD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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