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DY53 FWZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,101 mi
Last recorded166,101 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 166,101 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 162,742 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 159,189 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 159,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 155,394 miles

both front suspenion arms slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2022 151,939 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 149,424 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 146,811 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 139,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 133,193 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 125,489 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 117,057 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 107,957 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 107,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 96,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,533 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 77,280 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,569 miles

Front brake pads below half worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,569 miles

Front brake pads below half worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,963 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,737 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,913 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 34,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 24,272 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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DY53 FWZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY53 FWZ, 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 DY53 FWZ registered?

DY53 FWZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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