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AP53 CWO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,179 mi
Last recorded105,179 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CWO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 105,179 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 104,834 miles

Front front flexi is corroded but not leaking

Nearside sills have holes outer but inner sills are good

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside sills have holes to outer sill inner sill still good

Pass 15 Mar 2023 99,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 99,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened has hole and is cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi is deteriorated and weak but passed emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Mar 2021 88,291 miles

Coolant leak leaking front rad temp sensor ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reversing lights not working

Fail 5 Mar 2021 88,290 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak leaking front rad temp sensor ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reversing lights not working

Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 77,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,763 miles

front number plate poor

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,510 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 66,440 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking too much (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,848 miles

headlamp lens's becoming dull

Fail 2 Mar 2016 60,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

headlamp lens's becoming dull

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking to side walls of tyres..

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,658 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,172 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 44,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 41,143 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 37,557 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,370 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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AP53 CWO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP53 CWO, 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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AP53 CWO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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