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NY53 FRR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,885 mi
Last recorded176,885 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 FRR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 176,885 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fuel heat exchanger loose

Pass 14 Sep 2020 162,561 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 162,561 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 146,647 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2018 136,733 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 127,183 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 127,172 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air Suspension Fitted to Vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately ABS Cable incorrectly routed behind brake pipes on inner wing fixing point - Advise re-rout cable and secure correctly (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately Flexi is insecure - not fitted into retaining clips - risk of damage to hose on lock to lock steering movement (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately ABS Cable incorrectly routed behind brake pipes on inner wing fixing point - Advise re-rout cable and secure correctly (3.4.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Air Suspension Braided Hose Routed behind Flexi - Advise re-routing of AS Hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 118,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air suspension fitted non-standard

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,755 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot starting to split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear inner edge worn

air suspension fitted. non standard

both front tyres wrong size

Fail 27 Aug 2015 104,755 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot starting to split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear inner edge worn

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air suspension fitted. non standard

both front tyres wrong size

Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,058 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,126 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 88,124 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,556 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 87,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,808 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns washer jet poor

os rear disc is corroded

windscreen is scratched

wiper in poor condion

Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,312 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ns front tyre has a chunck missing from side wall

Fail 22 Mar 2010 66,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ns front tyre has a chunck missing from side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,127 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,477 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,545 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FRR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 NY53 FRR, 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 FRR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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