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HS53 EFZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,205 mi
Last recorded83,205 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 EFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,205 miles

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

inner edge of offside rear tyre worn

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,140 miles

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

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn bold on outer edge (no primary groove)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,388 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp patterns at acceptable limits

suspect o.s main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Fail 27 Jan 2017 69,354 miles

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp patterns at acceptable limits

suspect o.s main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,896 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 64,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Split (2.5.C.1a)

Long travel on park brake lever.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 56,685 miles

Both headlamps,dipped patterns are poor.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside windscreen wiper is slightly smearing.

Noise from engine covers and/or intake hose,but different noise underneath which is coming from flywheel area.

Offside windscreen washer jet aim is slightly low and spray pattern is poor,possibly needs new jet?

Parking brake travel is long.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 56,685 miles

Both headlamps,dipped patterns are poor.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside windscreen wiper is slightly smearing.

Noise from engine covers and/or intake hose,but different noise underneath which is coming from flywheel area.

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

Offside windscreen washer jet aim is slightly low and spray pattern is poor,possibly needs new jet?

Parking brake travel is long.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 46,111 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 46,111 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 35,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,076 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 25,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 16,092 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 13,882 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 11,433 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 9,673 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 7,826 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 EFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EFZ, 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 HS53 EFZ registered?

HS53 EFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is HS53 EFZ safe to buy?

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