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CJ53 CYT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,848 mi
Last recorded164,848 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 CYT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 164,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective in need of cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge very uneven / lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective in need of cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1/4 light window smashed / missing (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 164,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective in need of cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge very uneven / lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective in need of cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1/4 light window smashed / missing (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 156,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges A.S.A.P (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges A.S.A.P (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 147,295 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 147,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 132,116 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 26 Feb 2016 132,116 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 106,878 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 106,868 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 91,683 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,482 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,763 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 75,763 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,370 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,242 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,627 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 41,627 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,621 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,341 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,804 miles

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

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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CJ53 CYT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CJ53 CYT, 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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CJ53 CYT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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