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OY53 LCF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,331 mi
Last recorded71,331 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LCF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2018 71,331 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 71,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,974 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 65,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Front tyres

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,406 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 53,406 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,270 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 48,270 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,782 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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,839 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs lipped & pads worn

Sump gasket leaking oil ( oil level toped up)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,221 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,548 miles

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

both front tyres split between tread,advise replace

both rear tyres split between tread,advise replace

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,808 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,070 miles

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

near side rear tyre outer wall perished

offside rear tyre perished between tread

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,682 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 LCF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

OY53 LCF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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