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OE53 FVB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,044 mi
Last recorded129,044 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 FVB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 129,044 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 113,758 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 110,315 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,100 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 97,211 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 90,115 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,042 miles

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

rear tyres splitting

Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,712 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED BUT NOT THROUGH TO CORDS

Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,264 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,997 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,095 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,997 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 32,847 miles

n/s/front tyre side wall damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/front tyre side wall damage

Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,351 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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OE53 FVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OE53 FVB, 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 OE53 FVB registered?

OE53 FVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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