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RL53 AOR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

196,823 mi
Last recorded196,823 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 AOR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 196,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 190,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 186,296 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 186,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 181,396 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 177,071 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 9 Jan 2019 170,359 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pair (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 155,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 144,160 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 133,618 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 122,193 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 110,530 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 97,894 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,268 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,176 miles

build up of corrosion on the edges of the front and rear brake discs.

rear silencer corroded(not leaking).

Fail 17 Jan 2011 71,176 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

build up of corrosion on the edges of the front and rear brake discs.

rear silencer corroded(not leaking).

Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,000 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 43,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,802 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 32,802 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Front and rear brake discs coroded around edges. Nearside front disc starting to corode on outer face.

Front and rear numberplates starting to discolour.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm on outer tread. Nearside rear tyre worn to just over 3mm on outer tread.

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape. Nail also found in centre tread.

Slight travel on handbrake.

Small stonechips found in centre of windscreen.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 24,243 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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RL53 AOR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AOR, 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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RL53 AOR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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