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OY53 DWL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,086 mi
Last recorded86,086 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 DWL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2015 86,086 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,865 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2012 51,245 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,057 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,538 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,699 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,377 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 162,254 miles

Offside Front 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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OY53 DWL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY53 DWL, 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 OY53 DWL registered?

OY53 DWL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is OY53 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 DWL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY53 DWL have outstanding finance?

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