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OY53 OUW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,285 mi
Last recorded46,285 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OUW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 46,285 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Dec 2025 46,285 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

headlamps deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2024 43,979 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 43,979 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 43,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 7 Dec 2023 43,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Dec 2022 41,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 41,496 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 41,066 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 40,638 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 40,140 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 39,616 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,858 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 38,858 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside and nearside rears perished and split (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,915 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,214 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 36,587 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 36,088 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,486 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,219 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,288 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,831 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 31,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,601 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 OUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

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

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