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GN53 DPV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,801 mi
Last recorded155,801 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 155,801 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot struts/dampers very weak

front wipers streaking / smearing

rear exhaust box deteriorated and outer skin coming adrift

Pass 23 Apr 2018 141,952 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Fail 23 Apr 2018 141,952 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has several long splits causing collapse of the sidewall structure due to under inflated tyre (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 6 Feb 2017 125,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to the exhaust rear box

Fail 4 Feb 2017 125,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake bind

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to the exhaust rear box

Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,474 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 94,474 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 83,363 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,593 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,433 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,813 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 54,807 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,584 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,661 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 39,661 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,844 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 21,650 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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GN53 DPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GN53 DPV, 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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GN53 DPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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