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DH53 BUE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,540 mi
Last recorded116,540 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 BUE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,540 miles

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

drivers door mirror delaminated.

front shock absorbers corroded.

rear axle corroded.

rear view mirror delaminated.

registration lamps dim.

Fail 3 Dec 2020 116,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

brake servo pipe splitting.

drivers door mirror delaminated.

front shock absorbers corroded.

rear axle corroded.

rear view mirror delaminated.

registration lamps dim.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 107,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,728 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to return

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge slightly out of shape

Fail 19 Dec 2018 97,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to return

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,052 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 87,210 miles

nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses beginning to perish.

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes worn.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,565 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

nearside rear worn bald inner edge.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 77,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front tyres worn bald inner edges.

brake fluid bit low.

nearside front small cut in tread.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,899 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 65,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,774 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)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 59,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,828 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,761 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 17 Dec 2007 31,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,717 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,145 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 24,145 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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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DH53 BUE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DH53 BUE, 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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DH53 BUE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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