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OV53 DLE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,198 mi
Last recorded143,198 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 DLE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 143,198 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 136,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 125,465 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops in two

Exhaust front pipe flexi mesh broken

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Rear exhaust box corroded

Reverse light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2013 125,465 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber bump stops in two

Exhaust front pipe flexi mesh broken

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm

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

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Rear exhaust box corroded

Reverse light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2012 113,582 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi mesh broken

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Offside front tyre scrubbed nearly bald on the edges

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jun 2011 99,864 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,864 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 88,634 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes partially split

Exhaust front flexi damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2009 77,282 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 77,282 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,662 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 63,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 45,510 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 45,510 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 39,919 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 39,919 miles

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

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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OV53 DLE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV53 DLE, 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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OV53 DLE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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