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FM53 CGG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,649 mi
Last recorded84,649 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CGG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,649 miles

rear silencer badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,618 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 84,615 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,046 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,748 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,002 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,065 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 77,065 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,870 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 74,864 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,881 miles

O/S rear seat belt clip damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,769 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,146 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,886 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 CGG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CGG, 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 CGG registered?

FM53 CGG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FM53 CGG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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