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OY53 DWM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,883 mi
Last recorded33,883 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 DWM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 33,883 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 32,569 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 31,016 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension components showing corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 31,010 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension components showing corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 29,637 miles

Front suspension components showing corrosion

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

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

Rear axle showing corrosion

Rear exhaust silencer showing corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2023 29,627 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components showing corrosion

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

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

Rear axle showing corrosion

Rear exhaust silencer showing corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2022 28,462 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 27,447 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 27,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 26,844 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,058 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 25,390 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 25,380 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 23,816 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,134 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 20,530 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,176 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 16,491 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 15,027 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 12,181 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 10,639 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,581 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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OY53 DWM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DWM, 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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OY53 DWM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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