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ET53 NJK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,874 mi
Last recorded114,874 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NJK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 114,874 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,119 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 100,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 84,029 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,673 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,042 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 53,042 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 37,357 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,357 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 23,588 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,588 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 18,074 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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ET53 NJK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET53 NJK, 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 ET53 NJK registered?

ET53 NJK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is ET53 NJK safe to buy?

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