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OY53 OVG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,745 mi
Last recorded135,745 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 135,745 miles

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

parking brake travel high

Pass 28 Feb 2024 130,908 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 123,431 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 121,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 120,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 116,330 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 116,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 109,637 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 106,194 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 103,135 miles

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Fail 11 Jan 2017 103,084 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,540 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 95,076 miles

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

front brake pads 3-4mm (ish)

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract and does not fully retract

o/s headlamp top mounts have been siliconed

Pass 22 Jan 2014 89,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,630 miles

Advise exhaust system starting to corrode.

Advise slight damage to offside front wheel inner rim.

Advise sump gasket leaks.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,417 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,287 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

N/S/R DOOR NOT OPENING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/F WHEEL RIM

Fail 14 Sep 2011 65,287 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

N/S/R DOOR NOT OPENING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/F WHEEL RIM

Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,156 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 60,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

cannot open o/s rear door from inside or outside

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,660 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)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,567 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,912 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,912 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,509 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 OVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 OVG, 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 OVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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