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FX53 NNP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

156,451 mi
Last recorded156,451 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 NNP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 156,451 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 153,410 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 148,937 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 139,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 123,413 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 120,644 miles

Exhaust Backbox Outer Skin Corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Centre Mounting Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Slightly Corroded

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer Boot Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock Absorber Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Slightly Corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 116,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres low on edges

exhaust hanger snapped infront of fuel tank

o/s f seat has slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2018 116,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres low on edges

exhaust hanger snapped infront of fuel tank

o/s f seat has slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight twisting movement in seat

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 107,304 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Front slight play in seat

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Nearside Front tyre cuts to sidewall no cord exposed

Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,771 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,640 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,647 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,842 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 77,137 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,149 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 62,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,063 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,596 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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FX53 NNP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FX53 NNP, 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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FX53 NNP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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