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DF53 PHY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,324 mi
Last recorded90,324 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 PHY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,400 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,079 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,713 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

N/S FRONT BUMPER GRILL INSERT MISSING

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON END

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Fail 13 Feb 2013 70,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

N/S FRONT BUMPER GRILL INSERT MISSING

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON END

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 8 Feb 2012 65,529 miles

BLACK PLASTIC INSERT MISSING FROM N/S FRONT BUMPER

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON END

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

SERVICE INSPECTION LIGHT ON

Fail 7 Feb 2012 65,529 miles

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

BLACK PLASTIC INSERT MISSING FROM N/S FRONT BUMPER

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON END

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

SERVICE INSPECTION LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,137 miles

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

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

O/S REAR DOOR NOT OPENING FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

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

PLASTIC GRILL SECTION MISSING FROM N/S FRONT BUMPER

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,087 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2010 52,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S FRONT BUMPER GRILL MISSING

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,503 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 43,266 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,169 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 11,631 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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DF53 PHY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DF53 PHY, 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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What year was DF53 PHY registered?

DF53 PHY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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