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RL53 AOG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,135 mi
Last recorded37,135 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 AOG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,135 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,588 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt WEEPING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

rearbox exhaust outter skin cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2016 35,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

EML LIGHT ON

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt WEEPING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

rearbox exhaust outter skin cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,697 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 30,690 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

front exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

rear wiper missing

Fail 6 Oct 2014 30,673 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

front exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

rear wiper missing

Pass 7 Oct 2013 27,989 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 27,989 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,039 miles

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

both number plates water damaged

e.m.l light on

rear wiper arm broken

Fail 15 Jul 2009 25,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

both number plates water damaged

e.m.l light on

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,602 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,555 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 19,555 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine managemaent light on

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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RL53 AOG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RL53 AOG, 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 RL53 AOG registered?

RL53 AOG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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