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GR53 ASO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,600 mi
Last recorded107,600 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ASO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 107,600 miles

Advise; Rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [slight blow at down pipe] (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output [at both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 107,600 miles

Advise; Rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [slight blow at down pipe] (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output [at both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 107,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 107,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 106,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,586 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 104,807 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2016 104,805 miles

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

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2015 103,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rearshock absorbers shroads dropped

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rearshock absorbers shroads dropped

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,202 miles

both rear shock covers hanging loose

crack on o/s door mirror glass

front brake pads wearing close to limit of 1,5mm

Fail 25 Feb 2014 103,194 miles

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

both rear shock covers hanging loose

crack on o/s door mirror glass

front brake pads wearing close to limit of 1,5mm

Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 88,663 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,821 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 71,659 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 61,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,689 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,007 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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GR53 ASO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GR53 ASO, 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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GR53 ASO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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