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FH53 EBC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,443 mi
Last recorded110,443 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EBC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 110,443 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 78,179 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 67,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 62,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 62,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 56,015 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 49,736 miles

engine coves and under trays fitted obscuring items

engine oil low

Fail 29 Dec 2017 49,736 miles

engine oil low

engine coves and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 43,953 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 29 Dec 2016 43,953 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,680 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 27,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2013 27,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 18,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 17,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 16,785 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,464 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 13,953 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,146 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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FH53 EBC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FH53 EBC, 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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FH53 EBC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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