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OV53 VVY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,059 mi
Last recorded174,059 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 174,059 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 174,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 166,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 166,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 156,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 145,906 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 145,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords at mount on shock (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 135,551 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 135,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 124,307 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 113,587 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded and catching heatshield

Fail 29 Oct 2013 113,564 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust outer skin corroded and catching heatshield

Pass 29 Oct 2012 104,172 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 104,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords at present

Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,747 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 92,745 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,858 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

offside rear tyre cracked/perrished in tread not deep enough too show cords/ply at present time.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,643 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,990 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 22,990 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 VVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

OV53 VVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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