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SO53 OYA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,281 mi
Last recorded113,281 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 OYA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,281 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

engine warning light on

Fail 20 Jul 2016 113,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2015 90,535 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 90,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,120 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,926 miles

NSR tyre is cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2013 55,694 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

NSR tyre is cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,194 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,927 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,451 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 31,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,087 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,055 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,734 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 13,349 miles

nearside front tyre staring to wear on the outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

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 OYA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OYA, 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 OYA registered?

SO53 OYA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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