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MP53 PUH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,689 mi
Last recorded185,689 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 PUH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 185,689 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 185,686 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 178,712 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 178,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 166,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 156,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 150,515 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 150,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 141,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front floors damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear seat back slightly insecure

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 9 Jan 2013 141,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front floors damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear seat back slightly insecure

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 6 Jan 2012 123,698 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 123,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 110,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 110,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 88,232 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges (marginal pass)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 74,994 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 74,994 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,268 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,289 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 47,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MP53 PUH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MP53 PUH, 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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MP53 PUH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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