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SE53 CXF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,887 mi
Last recorded91,887 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 CXF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 91,887 miles

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 91,860 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported and deteriorating in parts (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x4 in parts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear view mirror mising

Pass 18 Jan 2015 85,862 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,019 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 71,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,502 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,583 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 57,088 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 53,809 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,612 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 39,632 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,813 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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SE53 CXF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SE53 CXF, 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 SE53 CXF registered?

SE53 CXF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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