MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,060 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Slight exhaust leak Offside front cv boot Under covers Engine covers
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
Under covers Engine covers
under covers engine covers o/s/r tyre
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)
Under covers Engine covers
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SO53 OBA safe to buy?
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