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GR53 HBE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,253 mi
Last recorded88,253 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 HBE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 80,203 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,216 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 75,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,511 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,247 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 45,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,588 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 39,588 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,373 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,501 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,268 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,147 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,799 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 HBE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HBE, 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 GR53 HBE registered?

GR53 HBE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 February 2004.

Is GR53 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 HBE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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