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SV53 OKW

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,775 mi
Last recorded92,775 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 OKW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,775 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,238 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 87,219 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,699 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 86,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,693 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,729 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,618 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,295 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,757 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,862 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,997 miles

front tyres edges wearing

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,364 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,476 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,087 miles

rear number plate deeteriorating

Fail 28 Sep 2006 25,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pads worn low

o/s front tyre near limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,895 miles

brake pads worn low

o/s front tyre near limit

rear number plate deteriorating

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 OKW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV53 OKW, 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 OKW registered?

SV53 OKW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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