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GR53 ASV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,246 mi
Last recorded76,246 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ASV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,246 miles

Stone chips on front windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 76,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2017 70,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost; close to excessive (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost; close to excessive (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,236 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 63,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,981 miles

O/S/F wing damaged

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 56,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F wing damaged

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,862 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyre treads cracked/perished

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,506 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 49,500 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,806 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,219 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 41,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,398 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,757 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 ASV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GR53 ASV, 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 ASV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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