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DV53 OTU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,677 mi
Last recorded10,677 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 OTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 110,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 110,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 101,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake travel high

o/s front ball joint bolt wrong type

Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,210 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel high

o/s front ball joint bolt wrong type

Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,018 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,675 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,880 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,215 miles

engine undertray fitted

r/o/s tyre tread wearing low on shoulder

Fail 12 Nov 2007 27,215 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

r/o/s tyre tread wearing low on shoulder

Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,368 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 OTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DV53 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

DV53 OTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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