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AY53 HBH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,294 mi
Last recorded148,294 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HBH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 148,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 143,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 143,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 133,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 133,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,438 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAMS POOR

E M L ON

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 3 Apr 2018 122,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAMS POOR

E M L ON

REAR DISCS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R BRAKE

Pass 3 Apr 2017 110,472 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met. Offside efficiency low

Fail 28 Mar 2017 110,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

parking brake efficiency only just met. Offside efficiency low

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,508 miles

engine management light on

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,596 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,300 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 61,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,925 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts fully due to luggage

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,579 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,384 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,431 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,387 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,456 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,186 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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AY53 HBH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AY53 HBH, 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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AY53 HBH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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