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OY53 WGC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,116 mi
Last recorded73,116 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,116 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 73,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 71,889 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,834 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,860 miles

o/s rear tyre has wear on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,443 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,349 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,207 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,590 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,646 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,773 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,827 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,407 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,652 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,192 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 WGC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

OY53 WGC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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