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SV53 OKR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,320 mi
Last recorded50,320 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 OKR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 50,320 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,451 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,134 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,367 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 36,367 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s front brake disc is very corroded/pitted on inside face

power steering pipe from pump to rack assy very corroded/deteriorated

wiper blades are deterioirated and worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 32,141 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s front brake disc is very corroded/pitted on inside face

power steering pipe from pump to rack assy very corroded/deteriorated

slight bind at o/s front brake

wiper blades are deterioirated and worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,888 miles

All wipers poor

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside susension bush starting to split

OSF spring corroded

Rear tyres cracked and between 3 and 4 mm of tread

Fail 15 Sep 2009 27,888 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All wipers poor

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside susension bush starting to split

OSF spring corroded

Rear screenwash inop

Rear tyres cracked and between 3 and 4 mm of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,848 miles

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

timing belt due (over 4 years old)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,714 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 19,714 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Both front suspension bushes noisey

Centre exhaust sleeve very rusty

Front brake discs rusty

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2006 15,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s front suspension bush advised (now fixed)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,470 miles

n/s front suspension bush advised (now fixed)

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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SV53 OKR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV53 OKR, 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 SV53 OKR registered?

SV53 OKR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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