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AD53 FRZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,649 mi
Last recorded149,649 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 149,649 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 149,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 126,315 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 123,172 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

heat shield adrift rear

Fail 12 Jul 2017 123,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

heat shield adrift rear

Pass 30 Jul 2016 112,254 miles

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

play in n/s tie rod

Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre--cracks in tread.

Offside Rear tyre--cracks in tread

Fail 17 Aug 2015 105,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre--cracks in tread.

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre--cracks in tread

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,609 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,324 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 90,324 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,641 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 74,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 64,613 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,613 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,986 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,303 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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AD53 FRZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 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 AD53 FRZ, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 FRZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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