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GL53 UWG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,917 mi
Last recorded61,917 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 UWG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,917 miles

Coolant leak ()

EML On

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,041 miles

Center Brake light Not Working

EML On

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre Perished

Fail 22 Feb 2017 59,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Center Brake light Not Working

EML On

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre Perished

Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,137 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 56,137 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,350 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,134 miles

rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 14 Mar 2014 50,128 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside 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 cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,915 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,479 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 44,473 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,988 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,244 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 34,237 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,887 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,594 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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GL53 UWG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL53 UWG, 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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GL53 UWG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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