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SD53 UVV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,835 mi
Last recorded112,835 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 UVV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 112,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion N/S/F suspension wishbone, front suspension struts, Rear shock absorber bodies, Rear axle, front brake hose ferrules, general exhaust system & rear silencer outer skin. Exhaust flex section slightly deteriorated.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 90,139 miles

Exhaust system insecure Insecure at central sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both headlamps due to fogged lenses. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion N/S/F suspension wishbone, front suspension struts, Rear shock absorber bodies, Rear axle, front brake hose ferrules, general exhaust system & rear silencer outer skin. Exhaust flex section slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,775 miles

Headlamp lenses tarnished. Exhaust flex section slightly deteriorated.

Slight corrosion in front suspension wishbones, front suspension struts, Rear shock absorber bodies, Rear axle, front brake hose ferrules (slightly perished), general exhaust system & rear silencer outer skin.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,600 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly tarnished.

Slight corrosion front suspension arms & suspension struts.

Slight deterioration front brake hoses.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,075 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,041 miles

Slight corrosion front suspension arms, front brake hose ferrules & general exhaust.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,639 miles

Exhaust generally corroded at rear. Slight corrosion front suspension wishbones. Nearside front tyre just above minimum (raised edges).

Fail 21 Nov 2013 57,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust generally corroded at rear. Slight corrosion front suspension wishbones. Nearside front tyre just above minimum (raised edges).

Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,643 miles

Slight corrosion rear silencer outer skin.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,379 miles

Slight perishing front suspension wishbone bushes. Slight corrosion rear silencer skin.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 41,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight perishing front suspension wishbone bushes. Slight corrosion rear silencer skin.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,750 miles

Slight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes. Slight corrosion front brake discs & rear exhaust silencer skin. Front tyres approx 2.5mm.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,649 miles

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

Slight cracking in rear tyre treads.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,953 miles

Slight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes & rear tyres.

Fail 1 Dec 2008 21,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes & rear tyres.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 13,494 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 10,342 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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SD53 UVV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD53 UVV, 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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SD53 UVV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 January 2004.

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