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PL53 HTO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,997 mi
Last recorded76,997 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 HTO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,997 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2016 76,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,241 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,997 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 57,944 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,332 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 49,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no reverse lamps

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,894 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,406 miles

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

reversing lamps dont work.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,275 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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PL53 HTO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PL53 HTO, 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 PL53 HTO registered?

PL53 HTO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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