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GG53 XGG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,858 mi
Last recorded136,858 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG53 XGG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 136,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON

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

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

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 2 May 2018 129,594 miles

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

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 2 May 2018 129,594 miles

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

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 30 May 2017 124,292 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 124,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 115,506 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 115,504 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper

Pass 20 May 2015 104,180 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 104,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 96,995 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 96,995 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres slightly persished

Fail 17 Jun 2013 90,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres slightly persished

Pass 3 May 2012 82,254 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,990 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge and starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2010 66,926 miles

underbody shields fitted to vehicle, testers view restricted

Fail 5 May 2010 66,913 miles

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

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

inspection lamp illuminated indicating vehicle is due a service

Pass 1 May 2009 58,915 miles

inspection lamp illuminated indicating service is overdue.

Pass 2 May 2008 53,781 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 53,781 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 47,980 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,066 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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GG53 XGG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GG53 XGG, 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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GG53 XGG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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