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EF53 OMO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OMO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2012 75,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 75,980 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 65,603 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs pitted

N/S/R outer sill damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate faded

Fail 20 Dec 2010 65,603 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Coolant leak

Front brake discs pitted

N/S/R outer sill damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate faded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,536 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear exhausts is corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 56,536 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhausts is corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,057 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,110 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,253 miles

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)

both front wiper blades split

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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EF53 OMO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EF53 OMO, 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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EF53 OMO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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