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GL53 WRC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,573 mi
Last recorded175,573 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WRC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 175,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 164,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 157,780 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 157,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 151,416 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 10 Jan 2012 151,416 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 12 Feb 2011 134,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated (frosty) beam image still visible

Fail 12 Feb 2011 134,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated (frosty) beam image still visible

Pass 15 Feb 2010 111,058 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 84,834 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 58,809 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,949 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 WRC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GL53 WRC, 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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What year was GL53 WRC registered?

GL53 WRC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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