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PX53 YDO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,484 mi
Last recorded156,484 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 YDO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 156,484 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 151,838 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 134,174 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 134,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 124,790 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 121,683 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 121,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 117,287 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 117,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 106,171 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 106,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 86,619 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,984 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 66,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 62,224 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 62,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,521 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,285 miles

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

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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PX53 YDO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PX53 YDO, 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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PX53 YDO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 January 2004.

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