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SN53 GNW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,503 mi
Last recorded134,503 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 GNW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 134,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 1856014 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 126,967 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 126,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tread has flat spot 1856014 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 118,351 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f/ and o/s/r tyres starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust heat shgield loose

Fail 15 Jan 2015 108,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f/ and o/s/r tyres starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust heat shgield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2014 10,090 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 100,089 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 91,615 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 91,615 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,163 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension noisey no excessive play/movement detected

Underside vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 78,162 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension noisey no excessive play/movement detected

Underside vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,987 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake hose ferrels slightly corroded

front suspension bushes noisey

fuel filter corroded

os washer jet poor

under tray broken

Fail 22 Jan 2011 66,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust centre and rear section corroded and diteriating

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake hose ferrells slightly corroded

Front suspension bushes noisey

Fuel filter corroded and damp

Handbrake travel becoming long

O/S washer jet poor

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight brake bind N/S/F and O/S/F

Undertray damaged and insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2011 66,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes slight bind

front suspension bushes noisy

fuel filter rusting signs of previous leak not leaking now

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,915 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,008 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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SN53 GNW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SN53 GNW, 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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SN53 GNW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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