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OV53 UOP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,043 mi
Last recorded129,043 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UOP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 128,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding after application of service brake (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 122,026 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 121,864 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,620 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 115,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,670 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 106,629 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,509 miles

engine mangement light on dash indicating a fault

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage rubber has a small split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limits

Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,735 miles

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

engine management light is on

service spanner light is on

Fail 5 Sep 2011 84,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

engine management light is on

service spanner light is on

Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,671 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 70,000 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 64,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 64,427 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,419 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 50,419 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,016 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 UOP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UOP, 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 UOP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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