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EF53 OMY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,687 mi
Last recorded142,687 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 142,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp is slightly deteriorated, but beam image is not affected

Offside Rear slight wheel bind

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2019 141,828 miles

Minor leak of gases from rear section of exhaust

Nearside front headlamp is slight deteriorated but beam image not affected

Offside rear wheel has a slight bind

Oil Leak

Fail 7 Oct 2019 141,828 miles

Minor leak of gases from rear section of exhaust

Nearside front headlamp is slight deteriorated but beam image not affected

Offside rear wheel has a slight bind

Oil Leak

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 139,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

off side rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 11 Feb 2017 126,087 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 115,462 miles

Front headlamps cloudy

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

exhaust back box corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2016 115,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front headlamps cloudy

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

exhaust back box corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Dec 2015 114,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,753 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 89,642 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,409 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 630,881 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 630,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,495 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,385 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2009 46,180 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 40,163 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 40,163 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,174 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,649 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 OMY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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