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SO53 OBA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,060 mi
Last recorded97,060 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 OBA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,060 miles

Slight exhaust leak Offside front cv boot Under covers Engine covers

Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,440 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 12 May 2018 85,284 miles

under covers engine covers o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2018 85,284 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bushes both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 75,045 miles

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,825 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 66,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 62,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 58,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2013 58,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,322 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 37,137 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 37,137 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advice o/s/f brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,127 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,482 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 15,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,846 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 10,052 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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SO53 OBA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO53 OBA, 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 SO53 OBA registered?

SO53 OBA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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