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NH53 EEV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,860 mi
Last recorded71,860 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 EEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 71,860 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Oil low and heavy oil leak

Brake pad warning light on

EML on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Rear wiper split and worn

Service light on

coolant below minimum

n/s stop lamp slightly dim

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

oil low

Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,966 miles

heavy rust to exhaust

nsr tyre perished and close to limits

steering light on /

Fail 17 Feb 2015 64,965 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

heavy rust to exhaust

nsr tyre perished and close to limits

steering light on /

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

heavy rust to exhaust

temperature warning light on

Fail 19 Feb 2014 61,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

heavy rust to exhaust

temperature warning light on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,893 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 56,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all wipers split but clearing screen....n/s washer jet damaged....front pads low on o/s....rear exhaust box in poor condition....n/s/r tyre low on tread..

Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,678 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread

heavy rust rear exhaust

Fail 4 Feb 2012 52,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner tread

heavy rust rear exhaust

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,005 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 45,003 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,660 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,445 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 28,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,380 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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NH53 EEV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NH53 EEV, 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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NH53 EEV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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