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OW53 CBY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,688 mi
Last recorded83,688 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 CBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 83,688 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 83,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 76,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre waeing on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2018 66,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre waeing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,220 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 57,220 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,680 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2014 20,329 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,111 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,795 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 18,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 18,395 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,428 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 15,567 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,740 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 11,170 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 8,511 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 CBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OW53 CBY, 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 OW53 CBY registered?

OW53 CBY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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