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FX53 NPU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,134 mi
Last recorded89,134 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 NPU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2018 83,677 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,391 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Rea exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 75,385 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Rea exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,336 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer tread

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread and slight damage to outer wall

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread and slight damage to outer wall

Rear exhaust box deteriorating on outer skin

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,159 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,914 miles

offside rear tyre starting to pearish outer tread

rear exhaust box deterirating

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,109 miles

rear exhaust box deterirating

Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,872 miles

rear exhaust box deterirated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,428 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,782 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,391 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,472 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 37,844 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 NPU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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