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SN53 JLE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,012 mi
Last recorded183,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 JLE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 183,012 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 161,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 161,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 143,130 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 142,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 125,914 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 125,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 108,438 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 108,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 89,197 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 89,197 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 70,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,648 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,716 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 JLE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JLE, 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 SN53 JLE registered?

SN53 JLE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is SN53 JLE safe to buy?

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