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AP53 VUB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,460 mi
Last recorded177,460 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VUB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 177,460 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded not considered excessive

nearside front tyre worn bald on edges and close to legal limit

Fail 12 Feb 2018 177,460 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded not considered excessive

nearside front tyre worn bald on edges and close to legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2017 164,317 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2016 148,529 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 135,282 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

n/s and o/s steering arms worn

n/s/front outer cv gaiter deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2014 120,815 miles

slight play o/s steering rod

Fail 3 Feb 2014 120,815 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play o/s steering rod

Fail 13 Feb 2013 106,192 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s inner steering arm have slight movment

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,192 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner steering arm have slight movment

Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,312 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight wear steering o/s

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

hand brake travel long

Fail 14 Feb 2012 92,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

hand brake travel long

rear silencer corroded

slight wear steering o/s

Pass 2 Mar 2011 77,384 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,432 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,888 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 40,156 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 VUB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel 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 AP53 VUB, 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 VUB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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