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OY53 DWV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

182,319 mi
Last recorded182,319 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 DWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 182,319 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all coil springs and shocks modified

Pass 16 Mar 2022 175,828 miles

Front coil springs modified

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs modified

Rear exhaust modified

Pass 12 Mar 2021 156,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 144,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 131,337 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 122,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 107,035 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 95,969 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 92,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

headlamps hazey

nearside rear bumpstop split

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear bumpstop split

offside rear tyre worn on edges

unable to inspect centre rear seatbelt fully due to stalk being obstructed by child seat

Fail 21 Mar 2015 92,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

headlamps hazey

nearside rear bumpstop split

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear bumpstop split

offside rear tyre worn on edges

unable to inspect centre rear seatbelt fully due to stalk being obstructed by child seat

Pass 22 Mar 2014 80,112 miles

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

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,031 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,907 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 64,907 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,223 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,319 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,122 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,327 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,305 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 DWV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DWV, 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 DWV registered?

OY53 DWV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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