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DV53 OSL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

84,137 mi
Last recorded84,137 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 OSL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 84,137 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 81,200 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 18 Nov 2022 71,915 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,161 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,411 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,856 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,887 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,291 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,397 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,880 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,978 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 40,961 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,711 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,975 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,424 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,830 miles

Front brake disks coroded but proformance is ok.

Heigh level brake light has water in it.

O/S/F tyre has a cut in it but not down to cordes.

O/S/R light unit has water in it.

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 OSL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OSL, 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 DV53 OSL registered?

DV53 OSL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is DV53 OSL safe to buy?

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