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GN53 WDK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,907 mi
Last recorded110,907 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 WDK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxillary belt fraying

front noplate deteriorating

headlamps deteriorating

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2014 110,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxillary belt fraying

front noplate deteriorating

headlamps deteriorating

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2013 93,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 93,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 87,498 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE PRESSURES MAY BE LOW

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION AND NEED CHANGING VERY SOON FOR THE UPRATED LATER BUSHS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL IS GETTING LONG

THE REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKINS ARE VERY RUSTY

Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,498 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE PRESSURES MAY BE LOW

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION AND NEED CHANGING VERY SOON FOR THE UPRATED LATER BUSHS

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL IS GETTING LONG

THE REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKINS ARE VERY RUSTY

Pass 17 Dec 2011 79,249 miles

ADDED1.5L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND NEED CHANGING FOR THE LATER UPDATED BUSHS

THE REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKINS ARE RUSTING

Fail 17 Dec 2011 79,249 miles

ADDED1.5L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND NEED CHANGING FOR THE LATER UPDATED BUSHS

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

THE REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKINS ARE RUSTING

Fail 25 Nov 2010 70,357 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS ARE VERY BADLY CRACKED AND THIS MAY BE MAKING THE TYRES WEAR ON THE INNER EDGES AND ALSO CAUSE A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN

NSF TYRE TREAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETING LOW AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE AND DAMAGE TO THE OUTER SIDE WALL IS NOT TO THE CORDS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKINS ARE RUSTY

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,357 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS ARE VERY BADLY CRACKED AND THIS MAY BE MAKING THE TYRES WEAR ON THE INNER EDGES AND ALSO CAUSE A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN

NSF TYRE TREAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETING LOW AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE AND DAMAGE TO THE OUTER SIDE WALL IS NOT TO THE CORDS

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKINS ARE RUSTY

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,928 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS LOOK CRACKED AND MAY BE THIS MAKING THE KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE CAR IS ON THE BRAKE ROLLERS

OS STOP LAMP STARTED TO WHEN TAPED AND MAY NEED A NEW BULB FITTED

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY

SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 3 Jul 2007 38,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

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 WDK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WDK, 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 GN53 WDK registered?

GN53 WDK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is GN53 WDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 WDK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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