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OY53 WGM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,301 mi
Last recorded78,301 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WGM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,301 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 62,190 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,292 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 37,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

discs started to wear

front suspension slighty out of allighment

rear end been in accident

Pass 23 May 2007 32,118 miles

Battery insecure

CAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED REPAIRED

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 23 May 2007 32,118 miles

Battery insecure

CAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED REPAIRED

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Outer Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2006 28,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,063 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 WGM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGM, 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 WGM registered?

OY53 WGM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is OY53 WGM safe to buy?

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