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DA53 WHX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,656 mi
Last recorded111,656 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 111,656 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 111,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 108,492 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2020 108,224 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,338 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,804 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,513 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,899 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 76,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

n/s front d/shaft boot torn

Pass 15 Mar 2014 76,959 miles

n/s front d/shaft boot torn

Fail 2 Mar 2013 68,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust back box hevily corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2013 68,857 miles

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

exhaust back box hevily corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,189 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 46,558 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,558 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,071 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 40,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,942 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,433 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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DA53 WHX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA53 WHX, 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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DA53 WHX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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