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LT53 OVY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,259 mi
Last recorded47,259 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2014 47,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,259 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,822 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,713 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,519 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 38,514 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,203 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,283 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,225 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,741 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 26,741 miles

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

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

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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LT53 OVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LT53 OVY, 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 LT53 OVY registered?

LT53 OVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is LT53 OVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 OVY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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