MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
covers fitted obscuring some components
slight play n/s/f inner tie rod
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
covers fitted obscuring some components
slight play n/s/f inner tie rod
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
exhaust system badly corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
exhaust system badly corroded
under trays fitted
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both at deterioration limit (1.7.5a)
Nearside slight play in inner tie rod
Rear number plate damaged
Rear silencer corroding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both at deterioration limit (1.7.5a)
Nearside slight play in inner tie rod
Rear number plate damaged
Rear silencer corroding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both AT DETERIORATION LIMIT (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Rear silencer corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake binding both, rear brake test not carried out, front tested ok (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both AT DETERIORATION LIMIT (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Rear silencer corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perished between treads
exhaust badly corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perished between treads
exhaust badly corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake discs slightly worn
exhaust system corroded
rear number plate cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake discs slightly worn
exhaust system corroded
rear number plate cracked
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres getting low
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brakes slightly binding
rear number plate cracked
rear silencer corroding
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake discs slightly worn
exhaust system corroded
service warning light on
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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GL53 WSV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WSV, 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 WSV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 February 2004.
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