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DN53 OPY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,445 mi
Last recorded108,445 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 OPY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 108,445 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 103,995 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (down to 2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 103,995 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (down to 2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 98,663 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,345 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 88,345 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 83,769 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 83,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,129 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,369 miles

o/s/r tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,478 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 66,478 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,807 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,418 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,630 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 42,630 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

THORNE IN O/S REAR TYRE INNER WALL

Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,949 miles

Nearside Inner Rear 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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DN53 OPY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DN53 OPY, 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 DN53 OPY registered?

DN53 OPY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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