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NX53 OFA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,625 mi
Last recorded180,625 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 OFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 180,625 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Hole caused by corrosion in spare wheel well

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 180,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Hole caused by corrosion in spare wheel well

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 169,583 miles

Nearside Front Outer small hole in cv boot

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Outer small hole in cv boot

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2020 164,646 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess sway bar bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 156,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 156,195 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 151,831 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 142,487 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 128,352 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 128,352 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 128,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 117,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalanced requirements only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires attension.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 117,508 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,545 miles

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

inner surfaces of front brake discs deteriated/pitted.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 106,545 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

inner surfaces of front brake discs deteriated/pitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 96,537 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs deteriated/corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,848 miles

rear brake discs deteriating /corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2011 77,815 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

light corrosion on inner surfaces of front brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,343 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,884 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 40,987 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 27,696 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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NX53 OFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NX53 OFA, 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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NX53 OFA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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