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OE53 TPF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,687 mi
Last recorded115,687 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 TPF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,391 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 81,315 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,543 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 75,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 75,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,335 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 67,335 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside and offside wipers smearing slightly

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 60,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside and offside wipers smearing slightly

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,323 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,802 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 40,040 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,571 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 33,567 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 Dec 2009 26,556 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 13,848 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 9,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel high

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 TPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TPF, 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 TPF registered?

OE53 TPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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