MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
BOTH REAR DISCS ARE CORRODED
Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
BOTH REAR DISCS ARE CORRODED
Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
front seat belts retract slowly
raer brake discs corroded
steering light come on then went off
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
raer brake discs corroded
steering light come on then went off
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
brake fluid just above min level
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
brake fluid just above min level
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nsf wheel bearing noisy
osr shocker cover broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
handbrake high
nsf wheel bearing noisy
osr shocker cover broken
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear discs pitted
rear exhaust heat shield insecure..
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MM53 TWL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.
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 MM53 TWL, 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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MM53 TWL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2004.
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