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OY53 SWV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,717 mi
Last recorded94,717 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 94,717 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 93,245 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,711 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 82,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,168 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 73,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,510 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 60,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,301 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,178 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 55,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,048 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 53,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,564 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,304 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,211 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,534 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 13,876 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 SWV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

OY53 SWV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is OY53 SWV safe to buy?

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