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PL53 UHF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,674 mi
Last recorded185,674 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 UHF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 185,674 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 185,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 175,279 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 157,844 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber wearing

hand brake high

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust back box deteriorating

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 18 Jan 2013 157,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber wearing

front discs lipped and worn

hand brake high

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust back box deteriorating

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 23 Jan 2012 140,396 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge,2.5mm in centre

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge,3mm in centre

rear shock absorber sheilds adrift

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 21 Jan 2011 120,601 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 21 Jan 2010 101,810 miles

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 15 Jan 2010 101,506 miles

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

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 26 Jan 2009 84,866 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,484 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 50,268 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,268 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 UHF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UHF, 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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PL53 UHF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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