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GD53 HCV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

192,173 mi
Last recorded192,173 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HCV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 192,173 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter leaking but no hole found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

steering stiff

Fail 1 Mar 2023 192,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter leaking but no hole found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

steering stiff

Pass 2 Mar 2022 185,406 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 185,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 153,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2020 122,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,550 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,265 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 54,546 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osr (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust backbox corroded ands outer skin peeling off

nsf tyre worn more inner edge

nsf windscreen washer jet weak

osf tyre cut roadface

osr brake disc corroded

undertray

Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,052 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osr (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling off

nsf tyre worn slightly more inner edge

undertray

Fail 5 Jan 2016 53,052 miles

registration plate letter/figure incomplete front (6.3.1c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osr (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling off

nsf tyre worn slightly more inner edge

rear brakes slight bind

undertray

Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,391 miles

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

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

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

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

nsr and osr tyre cracks inner wall

osf light lense protective cover mouldy

Fail 22 Dec 2014 51,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

nsr and osr tyre cracks inner wall

osf light lense protective cover mouldy

osf tyre tears outer edge, cracks and 3mm tread depth

Pass 11 Jan 2014 49,467 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 46,761 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,385 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,514 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 36,942 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advice to service brakes

Pass 3 Jan 2009 32,335 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 32,335 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 30,978 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,532 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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GD53 HCV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GD53 HCV, 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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GD53 HCV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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