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DF53 TXL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,559 mi
Last recorded94,559 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 TXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 94,559 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel caps fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2019 94,552 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel caps fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,380 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,789 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,047 miles

Battery slightly loose in carrier

Engine management light on

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 64,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery slightly loose in carrier

Engine management light on

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,479 miles

Battery light staying on

Fail 14 Feb 2014 60,479 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery light staying on

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,543 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,829 miles

slight wear to front arms rear bushes

washers poor

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,434 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,075 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,416 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,190 miles

Offside 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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DF53 TXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF53 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

DF53 TXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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