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LX53 MHY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,893 mi
Last recorded101,893 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 MHY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2021 101,893 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,628 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 100,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,558 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,110 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,384 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing from inner side

Fail 13 Mar 2017 75,384 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing from inner side

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,712 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,476 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,304 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,061 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,560 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 35,235 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,727 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,202 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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LX53 MHY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX53 MHY, 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 LX53 MHY registered?

LX53 MHY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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