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HT53 AHO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,309 mi
Last recorded67,309 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 AHO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,309 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls perished

exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2018 67,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls perished

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,343 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

MIL lamp on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking outer

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking outer

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking outer

covers fitted to sill's obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jan 2017 65,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

MIL lamp on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking outer

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking outer

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking outer

covers fitted to sill's obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2016 62,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,189 miles

centre exhaust rusty

engine management light on

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2015 60,189 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust rusty

engine management light on

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,752 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 56,749 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,751 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Engine management light on

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 51,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Engine management light on

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

offside door mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light on

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,493 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,638 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 32,638 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,900 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,526 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 23,526 miles

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)

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 AHO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AHO, 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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HT53 AHO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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