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DN53 ORH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,866 mi
Last recorded140,866 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 ORH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 140,866 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front fog lamp out

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 121,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 121,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 100,821 miles

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust box deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray cover fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,480 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 79,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front wing damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2014 73,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2013 65,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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/F fog lamp damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,782 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,034 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S Wiper poor

Fail 11 Jan 2008 33,339 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,339 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn stiff to push

o/s front brake sticking

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 ORH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORH, 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 ORH registered?

DN53 ORH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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