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MW53 WXV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,815 mi
Last recorded133,815 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 WXV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 128,121 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 123,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 114,721 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 114,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 109,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 98,763 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 98,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 88,873 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 88,677 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 77,042 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 77,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,181 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,271 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake lever high travel

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 WXV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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