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MW53 WXP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,878 mi
Last recorded62,878 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 WXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 62,878 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine MIL light on

part of exhaust worn

Fail 19 May 2016 62,878 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

engine MIL light on

part of exhaust worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 55,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracked

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2014 54,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracked

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded

front tyres sidewall cracked/damaged

o/s rear tyre cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2013 49,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded

front tyres sidewall cracked/damaged

o/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroding

o/s/r tyre nail and cracking

rear brakes binding

Fail 25 Jun 2012 42,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroding

o/s/r tyre nail and cracking

rear brakes binding

Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,098 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,988 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,055 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,969 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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MW53 WXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 MW53 WXP, 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 MW53 WXP registered?

MW53 WXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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