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MF53 MWM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,406 mi
Last recorded132,406 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 MWM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 132,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 132,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 124,545 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 115,624 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 115,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside and offside rear bump stops split and fallen down shockers.Not affecting rear suspension when bounce test carried out

Pass 24 Jan 2012 102,421 miles

advise exhaust

advise front & rear no plates

advise nearside & offside rear shockabsorbers

advise nearside front fog lamp

Fail 24 Jan 2012 102,421 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

advise exhaust

advise front & rear no plates

advise nearside & offside rear shockabsorbers

advise nearside front fog lamp

Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,392 miles

Exhaust Very Corroded

N/S/F Inner Wish Bone Bush Slightly Split

N/S/Rear Door Willnot Open

Pass 12 Jan 2010 78,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,916 miles

advise front no plate

advise handbrake travel

Fail 13 Jan 2009 67,916 miles

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

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

advise front no plate

advise handbrake travel

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,216 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,456 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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MF53 MWM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF53 MWM, 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 MF53 MWM registered?

MF53 MWM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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