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FX53 OFA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,841 mi
Last recorded128,841 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 128,841 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 128,841 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,932 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 124,897 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

both outer cills have slight corrosion

exhaust back box has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2014 123,220 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 121,442 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 120,391 miles

Horn not operating from left side of steering wheel.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 113,008 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 102,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 102,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 90,140 miles

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop in very poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2010 90,136 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop in very poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,092 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 61,315 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,315 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,685 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 OFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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