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OW53 CAV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,525 mi
Last recorded138,525 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 CAV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 138,525 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Dec 2012 134,789 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 134,789 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 129,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 123,131 miles

Handbrake lever close to end of travel

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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 111,862 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 101,161 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 77,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 77,787 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 57,974 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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OW53 CAV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OW53 CAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW53 CAV registered?

OW53 CAV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 January 2004.

Is OW53 CAV safe to buy?

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