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AO53 ZFR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,904 mi
Last recorded81,904 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZFR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,904 miles

Nearside Front brake hose touching suspension bolt on lock

Nearside gearbox diff seal leaking oil

Offside Front brake hose touching suspension bolt on lock

Fail 28 Mar 2017 81,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake hose touching suspension bolt on lock

Nearside gearbox diff seal leaking oil

Offside Front brake hose touching suspension bolt on lock

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,414 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp plastic lens is deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,620 miles

exhaust corroded

handbrake high

Pass 7 May 2013 55,119 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,834 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,624 miles

front discs becoming poor

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,177 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 44,177 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,524 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 31,919 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,919 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,253 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 20,071 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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AO53 ZFR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AO53 ZFR, 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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What year was AO53 ZFR registered?

AO53 ZFR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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