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GV53 EUB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,727 mi
Last recorded144,727 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 EUB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 144,727 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind by hand

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Steering tire rods have play

Fail 11 Sep 2017 144,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Engine oil added prior to test (1.5litres)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind by hand

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Steering tire rods have play

Pass 19 Sep 2016 128,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

engine oil on minimum

rear exhaust box corroded

windscreen wipers constantly on

Fail 17 Sep 2016 128,149 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left nearsdie and offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

engine oil on minimum

rear exhaust box corroded

windscreen wipers constantly on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,397 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer casing corroding

offside front tyre wearing on its inner shoulder

Fail 28 Aug 2015 114,360 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box outer casing corroding

offside front tyre wearing on its inner shoulder

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,973 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Slight bind at rear brakes

Fail 29 Aug 2014 101,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Slight bind at rear brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,332 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside track rod has a slight play in its ball joint

Oil leak

The clutch is worn

The rear shock absorbers have the dust protective kit damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2013 91,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside track rod has a slight play in its ball joint

Oil leak

The clutch is worn

The rear shock absorbers have the dust protective kit damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,466 miles

Engine oil level - low.

Nearside front tyre - worn inner edge.

Offside rear tyre - worn inner edge.

Rear shock absorber's dust protective kit is damaged.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,142 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,754 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 43,500 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)

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 7 Feb 2008 30,454 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 16,327 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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GV53 EUB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GV53 EUB, 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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GV53 EUB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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