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HX53 UNV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,306 mi
Last recorded198,306 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 198,306 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 198,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 187,896 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 187,885 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 176,738 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 167,041 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 166,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 148,580 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 137,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 123,399 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 123,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 110,330 miles

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES WEAK

BRAKE SERVO PIPE STARTING TO SPLIT

HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

Fail 16 Feb 2010 110,307 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES WEAK

BRAKE SERVO PIPE STARTING TO SPLIT

HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S FRONT TYRE VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 27 Jan 2009 96,955 miles

engine managenent light staying on

n/s front fog light broken

Pass 31 Jan 2008 82,978 miles

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES VERY WEAK

N/S FRONT FOG LIGHT BROKEN

Fail 31 Jan 2008 82,973 miles

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

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES VERY WEAK

N/S FRONT FOG LIGHT BROKEN

O/S FRONT TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT ,JUST PASSABLE

Pass 1 Feb 2007 63,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HX53 UNV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HX53 UNV, 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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HX53 UNV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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