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FM53 CFV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,659 mi
Last recorded133,659 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CFV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 133,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 133,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 126,906 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 126,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 118,668 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens in poor condition (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens in poor condition (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer outer body badly corroded and loose

both rear bump stops badly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2016 109,876 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens in poor condition (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens in poor condition (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer outer body badly corroded and loose

both rear bump stops badly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,599 miles

Both headlight lenses becoming badly discoloured

Both rear bump stops in poor condition

Rear silencer outer casing coming apart.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 95,131 miles

Front shock absorbers are becoming weak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 95,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front shock absorbers are becoming weak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorbers top covers not effective

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 86,625 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorbers top covers not effective

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber bump stops worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brakes are binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 73,361 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber bump stops worn

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 62,113 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front brake disc pitted and worn

nearside front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

nearside rear rubber bumpstop deteriorated

offside front brake disc pitted and worn

offside front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

offside rear rubber bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,113 miles

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)

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

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

nearside front brake disc pitted and worn

nearside front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

nearside rear rubber bumpstop deteriorated

offside front brake disc pitted and worn

offside front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

offside rear rubber bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,790 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 49,532 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,343 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,057 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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FM53 CFV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM53 CFV, 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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FM53 CFV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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