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OY53 OVA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,812 mi
Last recorded92,812 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 92,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,389 miles

exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,676 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,239 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,878 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Wipers slightly split on ends

Fail 1 May 2013 45,755 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 45,755 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,565 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,703 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,784 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,820 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 16,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,413 miles

all tyres tread cracking/perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2006 66,208 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,086 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 OVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OVA, 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 OVA registered?

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

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