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NY53 FRC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,474 mi
Last recorded110,474 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 FRC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 110,474 miles

Floor not fully secure boot well corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,033 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,614 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear both shock absorber dust covers insecure

long travel on park brake lever

Fail 2 Jan 2019 90,614 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail rear mounting bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear both shock absorber dust covers insecure

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 2 Jan 2018 87,391 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2018 87,391 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,021 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear sections of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2017 84,021 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear sections of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2016 80,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 7,619 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges [stepped tread]

Fail 5 Jan 2015 76,618 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges [stepped tread]

Pass 4 Jan 2014 73,930 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated, outer skin heavily corroded

Nearside front strut top bearing noisey/stiff

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tread running off inner edge on both front tyres

Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,117 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 71,117 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 63,955 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 63,955 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 47,415 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,546 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,400 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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NY53 FRC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NY53 FRC, 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 NY53 FRC registered?

NY53 FRC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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