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GU53 WBX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,646 mi
Last recorded99,646 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WBX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,646 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 99,519 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 93,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,147 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

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

Headlamps tarnished

N/S/F tyre has slight run flat damage to inner and outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid of tread on outer edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 86,005 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

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

Headlamps tarnished

N/S/F tyre has slight run flat damage to inner and outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid of tread on outer edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,491 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 73,150 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,152 miles

Front tyre inner edges

child seats fitted not allowing full belt inspection

wipers smear

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,749 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 50,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 50,465 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,059 miles

Front and rear number plate deteriorating

Handbrake has long travel

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,601 miles

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

Front number plate fading.

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,271 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,793 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,505 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,883 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 15 Jan 2007 19,339 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 19,142 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WBX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

GU53 WBX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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