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GD53 HDC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,734 mi
Last recorded76,734 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HDC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2022 76,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 75,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 73,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front flexi-section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,049 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.2.6)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 29 Dec 2015 55,780 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,740 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,869 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 49,814 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 3 Jan 2013 47,002 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 40,356 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,356 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,007 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,918 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 28,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,205 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,945 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 HDC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GD53 HDC, 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 HDC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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