MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective interior trim loose jamming belt (5.2.5b)
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and ball joint excessive play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front seat belts slightly slow to retrack
nearside rear seat belt operation affected by rear boot trim , strongly suggest having this checked ASAP
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front seat belts slightly slow to retrack
nearside rear seat belt operation affected by rear boot trim , strongly suggest having this checked ASAP
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
drivers washer jet slight blockage
offside rear and nearside front exterior handles sticky suggest having them lubed.
power steering warning light on, will be a fail item soon
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
drivers washer jet slight blockage
offside rear and nearside front exterior handles sticky suggest having them lubed.
power steering warning light on, will be a fail item soon
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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SC53 VBB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SC53 VBB, 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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SC53 VBB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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