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EF53 OMV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,875 mi
Last recorded133,875 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 133,875 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 121,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 108,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,761 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 72,217 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 72,217 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear washer jet inop'

Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,223 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,612 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,760 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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EF53 OMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF53 OMV, 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 EF53 OMV registered?

EF53 OMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is EF53 OMV safe to buy?

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