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OE53 TNZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

219,394 mi
Last recorded219,394 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 TNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 219,394 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

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

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Pass 16 Feb 2015 210,913 miles

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

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

n/s front wing damaged

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stop deterioated

Pass 12 Feb 2014 201,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front wing damaged

n/s rear outer sill damaged

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Fail 12 Feb 2014 201,623 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front wing damaged

n/s rear outer sill damaged

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Pass 15 Feb 2013 189,770 miles

n/s rear part of the sill damaged

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant water light flashing on dash

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 13 Feb 2013 189,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant water light flashing on dash

n/s rear part of the sill damaged

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Feb 2012 178,618 miles

both rear shock bump stops worn and dropped down

front brake discs corroded

n/s sill damaged

o/s rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

rear brake discs corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Feb 2012 178,618 miles

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

both rear shock bump stops worn and dropped down

front brake discs corroded

n/s sill damaged

o/s rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

rear brake discs corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2011 168,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Feb 2011 168,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2010 156,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to large plastic under tray's being fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2010 156,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to large plastic under tray's being fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2009 142,269 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Fail 11 Mar 2009 142,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 3 Apr 2008 125,766 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 125,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 90,926 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 TNZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TNZ, 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 TNZ registered?

OE53 TNZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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