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GL53 WSZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,305 mi
Last recorded131,305 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 131,305 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing at inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing on tread, and splitting

exhaust flexy deteriorating and rear exhaust box slightly corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2021 119,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 103,131 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 91,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,527 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,498 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Head lights deteriorated but not severely affecting beam pattern.

Lower wishbone bushes worn.

Nearside front outer cv boot leaking grease but not allowing an ingress of dirt.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 79,498 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Head lights deteriorated but not severely affecting beam pattern.

Lower wishbone bushes worn.

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

Nearside front outer cv boot leaking grease but not allowing an ingress of dirt.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,393 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 69,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,401 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 61,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,793 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 56,335 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 56,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,073 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,013 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,765 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,905 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,731 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 24,277 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,271 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 WSZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WSZ, 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 WSZ registered?

GL53 WSZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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