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HT53 OFU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

200,315 mi
Last recorded200,315 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 OFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 200,315 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2014 200,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2013 183,298 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 183,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 183,161 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Oil leak

handbrake travel long

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2012 170,382 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arms , rear bushes starting to split / poor condition

engine management light on

park brake performance poor / just passes

small gearbox oil leak

some corrosion of exhaust system

some noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jul 2012 170,382 miles

both front lower suspension arms , rear bushes starting to split / poor condition

engine management light on

park brake performance poor / just passes

small gearbox oil leak

some corrosion of exhaust system

some noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Aug 2011 159,260 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner and outter edges

n/s/f tyres had some cuts to inner sidewall, but not deep enough to reach cords

some movement in o/s/f seat runner

some noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 1 Aug 2011 159,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel long

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner and outter edges

n/s/f tyres had some cuts to inner sidewall, but not deep enough to reach cords

some movement in o/s/f seat runner

some noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 150,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2010 150,965 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2010 150,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2009 146,722 miles

engine oil on minimum level

long travel on handbrake

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jan 2009 146,722 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil on minimum level

long travel on handbrake

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Jan 2008 141,545 miles

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

Rear cover missing from offside headlamp unit.

Slight binding (10Kg) on offside rear wheel.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 141,545 miles

Rear cover missing from offside headlamp unit.

Slight binding (10Kg) on offside rear wheel.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 132,721 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 132,716 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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