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SO53 OYG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,521 mi
Last recorded75,521 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 OYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2023 75,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside body panels fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,911 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,726 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,522 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 59,520 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,487 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 48,028 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

EXHAUST REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 48,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi connection front (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXHAUST CORRODED

EXHAUST REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 45,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 45,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,585 miles

exhaust is rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 35,668 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 32,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,220 miles

nearside washer poor

exhaust heat shield insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,519 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,865 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,131 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,839 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 12,948 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 OYG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OYG, 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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SO53 OYG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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