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MD53 HMX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,010 mi
Last recorded69,010 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 HMX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 69,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both said (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both said (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 69,010 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both said (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both said (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both said (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 61,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 59,920 miles

Central Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,333 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 57,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,833 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 54,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,714 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 50,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Part (1.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,520 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 49,520 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

o/s rear tyre cracks in tread but not to cords

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,577 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracks in tread

Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,532 miles

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

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

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,885 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 42,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,281 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,763 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,822 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,288 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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MD53 HMX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MD53 HMX, 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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MD53 HMX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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