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OV53 UNZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,757 mi
Last recorded110,757 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 110,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges & cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,972 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2023 89,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer & central sleeve corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 83,693 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2021 83,693 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,789 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S windscreen washer jet poor

O/S/R lamp damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2019 79,979 miles

Both front flexi hoses perishing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

O/S stop lamp damaged

O/S/F washer jet weak

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 78,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,552 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 76,553 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,289 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,867 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 70,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 63,156 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,103 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,186 miles

N/S/F seatbelt slow to retract.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,889 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,914 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,097 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OV53 UNZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OV53 UNZ, 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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OV53 UNZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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