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OE53 FVH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,511 mi
Last recorded94,511 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 FVH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 94,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracked on outer, cracked and perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,835 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,132 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 73,121 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,867 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,944 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 55,113 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,835 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,881 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn and pads getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,285 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,758 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,815 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,156 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,219 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,312 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges (under inflation)

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 FVH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

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

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