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OY53 SXL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,224 mi
Last recorded79,224 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 SXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,224 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear silencer heat shield corroded/cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2019 78,678 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 78,677 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 78,020 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 77,098 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,317 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,319 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 73,035 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,332 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 61,044 miles

REAR EXAUST BOX OUTER SKIN FLAKEING BADLEY

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,184 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,522 miles

slight bind on o/s rear

Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,522 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

slight bind on o/s rear

Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,233 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,950 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,299 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,389 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,650 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 SXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

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

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