2003 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · OW53 CAX
2003 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 69,110 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW53 CAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 69,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW53 CAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (OW53 CAX) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OW53 CAX Mileage History
- 20/06/202256,680 mi
- 28/06/202256,684 mi+4 mi
- 21/06/202361,448 mi+4,764 mi
- 20/06/202465,603 mi+4,155 mi
- 10/06/202569,110 mi+3,507 mi
Average of roughly 4,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
The large front bushes tear and let the front end thump over rough surfaces, often resulting in MOT advisories.
- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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