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GU53 WBW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,390 mi
Last recorded119,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WBW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 119,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all 4 tires wearing on edges

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Fail 29 Jun 2018 119,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all 4 tires wearing on edges

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 29 Jun 2017 115,988 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,212 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 103,543 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 88,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,345 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,611 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 69,611 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 61,944 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,049 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 53,049 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,656 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 43,656 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,760 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,747 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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GU53 WBW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 GU53 WBW, 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 GU53 WBW registered?

GU53 WBW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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