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OE53 NTU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,018 mi
Last recorded67,018 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 NTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,018 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 67,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,257 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2019 62,257 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,600 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 60,600 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,434 miles

Rear exhaust showing signs of deterioration

engine covers, under trays and wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,571 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,009 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

minor bind to offside rear wheel

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 49,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

minor bind to offside rear wheel

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,890 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 44,890 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,130 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 41,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,268 miles

both lower arm rear bushes weak offside worst of two rec replacment

piece of metal in centre of offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,268 miles

both lower arm rear bushes weak rec replacment

unable to fully test nearside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,824 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,531 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,157 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,066 miles

babe seat n/s/r

Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,096 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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OE53 NTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange 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 OE53 NTU, 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 OE53 NTU registered?

OE53 NTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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