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OY53 OUX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,198 mi
Last recorded167,198 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 167,198 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

engine managment lamp on at time of test

outer skin of the rear silancer is in poor condition

slight crosion to all brake discs

Fail 12 Sep 2017 167,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

engine managment lamp on at time of test

outer skin of the rear silancer is in poor condition

slight crosion to all brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2016 165,128 miles

both sun visors are starting to drop

engine manigment lamp on at time of test

outer skin of the rear silancer is in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2016 165,114 miles

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

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

both sun visors are starting to drop

engine manigment lamp on at time of test

outer skin of the rear silancer is in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2015 162,838 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

e.m.l light

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin coming away from box

Fail 27 Jul 2015 162,838 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

e.m.l light

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin coming away from box

Pass 2 Jul 2014 157,736 miles

man light on

Pass 18 Jul 2013 153,520 miles

exhaust in poor condition

play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 16 May 2012 144,653 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight bind to nearside front wheel

Fail 12 May 2012 144,623 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight bind to nearside front wheel

Pass 10 May 2011 135,233 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 124,436 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 111,976 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 111,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2008 98,916 miles

rear exsorest back box starting to corode

Pass 19 Jul 2007 88,057 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 88,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 66,610 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 66,610 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OUX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OUX, 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 OUX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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