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GN53 WDL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,667 mi
Last recorded43,667 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 WDL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,667 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2015 43,665 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,890 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 40,890 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 37,706 miles

rear silencer corroded on outter case

wipers spitting on ends

Pass 20 Dec 2012 35,465 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,118 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,730 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,323 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep perishing cuts in sidewall.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 16,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,478 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 12,728 miles

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

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

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 WDL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GN53 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

GN53 WDL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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The MOT history for GN53 WDL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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