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GN53 WDR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

148,693 mi
Last recorded148,693 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 WDR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2023 148,693 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat levelling control pushed into dashboard (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower "A" post rotted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan "A" post area rotted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower "A" post rotted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside parking brake reading/operation weak

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 134,468 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides arms,front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 134,459 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Inner And Outer Sills Corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Box Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Rear Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 134,455 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Inner And Outer Sills Corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Box Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Rear Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 117,607 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bot outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 117,602 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bot outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 108,683 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 108,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded through

Offside Front Outer sill corroded through

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2019 104,162 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded through

Offside Front Outer sill corroded through

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,955 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,831 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,054 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 79,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,368 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside Rear rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn

Fail 19 Aug 2015 76,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake fluid leak from bleed nipple (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside Rear rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop worn

Fail 18 Aug 2014 71,701 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake caliper bleed nipple damp with brake fluid (not visable sign of leak)

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,701 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake caliper bleed nipple damp with brake fluid (not visable sign of leak)

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,233 miles

offside and nearside rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,163 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are lipped and corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,794 miles

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

crack in screen out of swept area

nsf tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

nsr tyre is perrished in tread area

Fail 26 Aug 2009 48,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

crack in screen out of swept area

nsf tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

nsr tyre is perrished in tread area

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,651 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,167 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,593 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 WDR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WDR, 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 WDR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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