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ET53 NJU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,283 mi
Last recorded72,283 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NJU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,283 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,649 miles

both front brake disc plates slightly corroded

both rear tyres getting close to the limit

both rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 52,649 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both front brake disc plates slightly corroded

both rear tyres getting close to the limit

both rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,187 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,797 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 34,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 20,566 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,486 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,682 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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ET53 NJU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ET53 NJU, 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 NJU registered?

ET53 NJU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is ET53 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 NJU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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