MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,292 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front subframe mounting brackets corroded both sides
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing insides tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
boot floor corroded
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front subframe mounting brackets corroded both sides
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing insides tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
boot floor corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
boot floor heavily corroded outside prescribed area
front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
boot floor heavily corroded outside prescribed area
front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Boot floor, within prescribed area for fuel tank mounting and suspension mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust flexi section disintegrating but not currently leaking.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rigid brake pipe is making contact with heat shield.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged One of main lines going to rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
wipers not tested
hand brake travel high
n/s/r tyre 3mm and perished
o/s/f head light image poor on limit
wipers smear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
hand brake travel high
n/s/r tyre 3mm and perished
o/s/f head light image poor on limit
under tray loose
wipers smear
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front sub frame corroded
Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
centre exhaust joint slight blow
front brake discs corroded
front sub frame corroded
head light lens poor and images affected
o/s main beam bulb incorrectly fitted
o/s/f wishbone well corroded
oil leak
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Front subframe very corroded
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak Bad ()
Rear axle corroded
Rear flexi hose ferrules well corroded
Slight bind to front brakes
n/s headlamp image very poor
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front subframe very corroded
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak Bad ()
Rear axle corroded
Rear flexi hose ferrules well corroded
Slight bind to front brakes
Slight bind to o/s/r brake
n/s headlamp image very poor
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SF53 VHG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SF53 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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