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GX53 OPR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,849 mi
Last recorded128,849 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OPR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 128,849 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2025 125,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +rear (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding+front pipe flexy poor condition

long handbrake travel

• Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside Rear [5.3.2 (b)]

Fail 7 Jan 2025 125,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +rear (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding+front pipe flexy poor condition

long handbrake travel

• Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside Rear [5.3.2 (b)]

Pass 8 Jan 2024 122,302 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,377 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front+rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 114,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front tyre wearing down slightly on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2020 111,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,278 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2019 109,275 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

long handbrake travel

Pass 18 Dec 2018 103,459 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 103,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,343 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 97,343 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +worn on edges+cuts (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+cuts+getting low on tread

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,862 miles

long handbrake travel

rear silencer corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2015 86,659 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 86,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,765 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

near side rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,068 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 76,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,363 miles

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

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2012 63,361 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,778 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,646 miles

osr tyre ridge worn in innner and outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,930 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,403 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,824 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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GX53 OPR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX53 OPR, 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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GX53 OPR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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