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SO53 OXV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,027 mi
Last recorded40,027 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 OXV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,027 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 36,379 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,677 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,710 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 23,109 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 21,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2007 19,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,224 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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SO53 OXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO53 OXV, 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 SO53 OXV registered?

SO53 OXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is SO53 OXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 OXV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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