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HS53 EGD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,752 mi
Last recorded139,752 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 EGD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 139,752 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 139,710 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 139,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 114,476 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 110,509 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 106,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 106,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 103,464 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside and offside front tyres deteriorating between tread.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 103,464 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres deteriorating between tread.

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,726 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs have slight corrosion on faces.

Offside front outer brake pad shows more wear than other brake pads.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,443 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 93,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,040 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 77,099 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 16 Jan 2008 61,814 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,523 miles

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

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

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 EGD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HS53 EGD, 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 EGD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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