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OY53 LBE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,904 mi
Last recorded157,904 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LBE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 157,904 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

rear shock absorber bumpstops split

spare wheel well has corrosion around sealing bungs

Fail 11 Jan 2016 157,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear shock absorber bumpstops split

spare wheel well has corrosion around sealing bungs

Pass 15 Dec 2014 157,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated and only just pass

both front tyres wearing low inner edges and the n/s/f is deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2014 157,315 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated and only just pass

both front tyres wearing low inner edges and the n/s/f is deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2013 155,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp beam pattern is poor due to lens condition.

Nearside number plate lamp is dim.

Nearside wiper blade is split at ends.

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern is poor due to lens condition.

Offside wiper blade is smearing the screen.

Rear exhaust box casing is very rusty.

Slight play in offside track rod inner joint.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 153,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear bumpstops snapped

Pass 5 Nov 2012 153,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear bumpstops snapped

Pass 4 Nov 2011 151,759 miles

Console rear bushes starting to split

all brake discs slightly corroded

both rear bumpstops broken

center exhaust box rusty

chips in windscreen

rear exhaust box rusty

weap from both front shock absorbers

Fail 3 Nov 2011 151,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Console rear bushes starting to split

all brake discs slightly corroded

both rear bumpstops broken

center exhaust box rusty

chips in windscreen

front wipers split (still clearing screen)

rear exhaust box rusty

weap from both front shock absorbers

Pass 26 Oct 2010 149,696 miles

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

both rear bumpstops snapped

Fail 26 Oct 2010 149,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear bumpstops snapped

Pass 2 Nov 2009 148,178 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 148,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front lower arm rear bushes beginning to split.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear silencer outer casing corroding.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 145,794 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear suspension bumpstops broken

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split [clearing screen to provide adequate view]

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty and split [not leaking]

Pass 1 Nov 2007 143,427 miles

Both front wiperblades poor-advise to replace.

Both rear suspension bump stops detatched.

Rear exhaust box heavily coroded and may soon fail.

Slight play in offside inner track rod.

Small cut in nearside front outer tyre wall.

Two stonechips in windscreen.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 143,427 miles

Both front wiperblades poor-advise to replace.

Both rear suspension bump stops detatched.

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

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

Rear exhaust box heavily coroded and may soon fail.

Slight play in offside inner track rod.

Small cut in nearside front outer tyre wall.

Two stonechips in windscreen.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 120,350 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 120,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 LBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OY53 LBE, 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 LBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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