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SN53 JLG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,408 mi
Last recorded152,408 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 JLG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 152,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

exhaust parts corroded.

oil leak.

spare wheel well corroded.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 152,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

exhaust parts corroded.

oil leak.

spare wheel well corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2016 145,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 137,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 127,317 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriortaed

Pass 9 Apr 2012 95,542 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,090 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,297 miles

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

front tyres cracks in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,525 miles

3 large plastic undertrays prevent full inspection

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate starting to seperate

horn not working from all push buttons

nearside wiper blade came unclipped (secure now )

rotary noise from front left wheelbearing (not rough)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 49,525 miles

3 large plastic undertrays prevent full inspection

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate starting to seperate

horn not working from all push buttons

nearside wiper blade came unclipped (secure now )

rotary noise from front left wheelbearing (not rough)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,272 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 44,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,788 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 JLG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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