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FM53 CGE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,093 mi
Last recorded102,093 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CGE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,093 miles

Nearside rear door has to be unlocked manually

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,290 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 75,126 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,340 miles

Nearside and offside front lower back wishbone rubbers slightly worn.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,167 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,963 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 29,412 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front steering rackend slight movement

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,412 miles

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)

offside front steering rackend slight movement

Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,393 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,850 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,455 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 14,312 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 CGE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FM53 CGE, 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 FM53 CGE registered?

FM53 CGE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is FM53 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 CGE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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