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OY53 SVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,954 mi
Last recorded124,954 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 SVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 124,954 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2025 124,947 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 120,964 miles

Rear exhaust box weak

Fail 12 Nov 2024 120,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust box weak

Pass 22 Nov 2023 116,940 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front flexi, system weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 116,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front flexi, system weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 112,794 miles

Engine management light on

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Headlamps poor pattern

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

Rear exhaust box weak

Fail 17 Nov 2022 112,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Headlamps poor pattern

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

Rear exhaust box weak

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,129 miles

Exhaust system weak

Headlamps poor beam pattern

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 98,238 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated, rear heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,062 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,028 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,067 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,726 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 54,725 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering yellow warning light on

Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,083 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 49,075 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,938 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,373 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 29,197 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,197 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,519 miles

slight bind on n/s/rear brake

Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,663 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 20,915 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 SVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

OY53 SVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is OY53 SVK safe to buy?

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