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SF53 VGL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,711 mi
Last recorded51,711 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 VGL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 51,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 45,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,443 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 31,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 25,672 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 24,454 miles

gaiters torn on both front shock absorbers

Fail 22 Nov 2016 24,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

gaiters torn on both front shock absorbers

Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,315 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 23,315 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 22,101 miles

both front shock absorber gaiters torn and split.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 21,341 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 21,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,566 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 20,566 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 19,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 18,729 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 17,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,311 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 16,449 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 14,947 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 14,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,679 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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SF53 VGL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SF53 VGL, 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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SF53 VGL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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