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HS53 EFF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,481 mi
Last recorded51,481 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 EFF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,481 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 38,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 38,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,696 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 36,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,408 miles

185/60r14

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 33,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine miss-fire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

185/60r14

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 32,337 miles

185/60r14

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished in tread

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

poor dip beam pattern both sides

Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,246 miles

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,846 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses poor

Pass 6 Feb 2014 26,325 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 26,324 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,241 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 25,237 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 23,994 miles

185/60 x 14 Offside front tyre perishing and slightly worn, outer edge.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 23,994 miles

185/60 x 14 Offside front tyre perishing and slightly worn, outer edge.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,401 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s & n/s/f & o/s/r tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,527 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 17,230 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,480 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 13,298 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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HS53 EFF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HS53 EFF, 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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HS53 EFF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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