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OY53 OTU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,241 mi
Last recorded150,241 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 150,241 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2023 150,241 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2022 140,236 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all fitted on limit (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2021 133,335 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 126,345 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Fail 4 Feb 2020 126,281 miles

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

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification arch, sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 16 Feb 2019 115,426 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 107,917 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 107,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,815 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 94,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin beginning to corrode !

Fail 24 Feb 2016 83,454 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly !

rear exhaust silencer outer skin beginning to corrode !

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,416 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,175 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,113 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 43,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,635 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,021 miles

Advise - Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,736 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,805 miles

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

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 OTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

OY53 OTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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