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PF53 NHJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,088 mi
Last recorded101,088 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 NHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,088 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 101,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 73,766 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 73,766 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,728 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake pads approx 3-4mm left

Fail 11 Apr 2011 54,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake pads approx 3-4mm left

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,045 miles

cracks in tread of both rear tyres,no cords exposed.

nail in offside rear tyre.

small cut in tread of offside front tyre,no cords exposed.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,758 miles

fine cracks in tread of both rear tyres,no cords exposed.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,731 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 27,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edges.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,456 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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PF53 NHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PF53 NHJ, 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 PF53 NHJ registered?

PF53 NHJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is PF53 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF53 NHJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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