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OY53 LCV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

67,986 mi
Last recorded67,986 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 67,986 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2023 67,986 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,652 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 66,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,700 miles

Exhaust system components corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 64,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 63,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,800 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,746 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumpstops poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,255 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 59,255 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,595 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 11 Aug 2016 56,595 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,337 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 53,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,540 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO ONLY 2MM TREAD REMAINING.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 51,540 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO ONLY 2MM TREAD REMAINING.

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 49,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,328 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,104 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 47,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,475 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 44,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,674 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 41,660 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,234 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,174 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,074 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 LCV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LCV, 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 LCV registered?

OY53 LCV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is OY53 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 LCV shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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