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HT53 AFY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,295 mi
Last recorded95,295 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 AFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,295 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 22 Feb 2020 95,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake slight bind

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,218 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 22 Feb 2019 87,188 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2 mm and heavily worn in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2 mm and heavily worn in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,044 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

tailgate struts are weak.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,753 miles

nearside rear light assembly has damage however still functions.

windscreen wiper blades have deteriorated.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 68,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated, on limit. (1.7.5a)

nearside rear light assembly has damage however still functions.

windscreen wiper blades have deteriorated.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,443 miles

advise --- both headlamps poor condition

advise --- exhaust system is in a poor condition some small gas leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2015 64,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise --- both headlamps poor condition

advise --- exhaust system is in a poor condition some small gas leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,354 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 60,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,306 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,647 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 49,642 miles

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

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

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

advise --- rear silencer is in a poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,039 miles

advise ==== both front tyres worn close to legal limit. offside front worn close on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2010 38,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

advise ==== both front tyres worn close to legal limit. offside front worn close on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,970 miles

advise --- offside front disc pads getting low.front brake disc`s needed shortly as well.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,844 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,774 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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HT53 AFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HT53 AFY, 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 HT53 AFY registered?

HT53 AFY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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