MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
exhaust deteriorated
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
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
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
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
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]
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]
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Underbody covers fitted
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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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NY53 FRC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.
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