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OY53 WGP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,868 mi
Last recorded128,868 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WGP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 128,868 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 119,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 113,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 113,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2022 106,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 97,619 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 87,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,224 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,256 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,382 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 57,728 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,764 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 44,913 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,870 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 34,515 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,515 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,107 miles

rear number plate discoloured

steering stiff in action

Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,697 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,797 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,100 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 WGP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

OY53 WGP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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