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OV53 RNO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,763 mi
Last recorded68,763 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 RNO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 68,763 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,365 miles

front discs slightly worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2017 66,339 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,667 miles

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

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

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

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

both bolts lose for subframe bracket by nsf lower arm

Fail 16 Apr 2016 63,608 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour reverse lights on all the time showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

both bolts lose for subframe bracket by nsf lower arm

Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,350 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 59,472 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 52,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 52,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,263 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light staying on

Fail 18 Apr 2012 45,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light staying on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre to minimum limit on edges

plastic covering underbody panelling

slight deterioration of front and rear number plates

wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,391 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight discolouration of front and rear number plate

Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 17,604 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,676 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,852 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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OV53 RNO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV53 RNO, 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 OV53 RNO registered?

OV53 RNO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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