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OV53 UOF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,019 mi
Last recorded176,019 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UOF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 176,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing from edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

fuel cap cover not locking

Pass 3 Oct 2017 169,472 miles

Engine Management warning Lamp staying on.

Fuel cap cover not locking.

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Exhaust rear back box excessively corroded/deteriated.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear tyres was undeinflated, now 35 p.s.i. Should check tyre pressures prior to M.O.T TEST. CAN BE dangerous on R.B.T ( Roller Brake Test).

should remove luggage on rear seat prior to M/O/T. Test, unable to inspect seat belts.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 169,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine Management warning Lamp staying on.

Fuel cap cover not locking.

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Exhaust rear back box excessively corroded/deteriated.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear tyres was undeinflated, now 35 p.s.i. Should check tyre pressures prior to M.O.T TEST. CAN BE dangerous on R.B.T ( Roller Brake Test).

should remove luggage on rear seat prior to M/O/T. Test, unable to inspect seat belts.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 162,475 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 152,740 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 152,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 135,162 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 135,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 114,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,433 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 98,433 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,272 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 86,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 76,343 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,281 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,520 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 UOF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOF, 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 UOF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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