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SO53 OZJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,583 mi
Last recorded144,583 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 OZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 144,583 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 133,779 miles

both outer sills rusted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 133,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills rusted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 123,880 miles

Engine/undercovers fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 123,803 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine/undercovers fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 114,266 miles

Central Front engine cover hanging down at rear [insecure]

Front both o/s and n/s front tyrews wearing inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield inscure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

engine cover and full lenght under trats fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,667 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Items removed from drivers view

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 103,663 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Items removed from drivers view

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Smell of fuel at nearside of engine, unable to see any leaks at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2015 94,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2014 86,593 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock cover loose/insecure.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 86,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock cover loose/insecure.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,425 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 80,425 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,871 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

front fog lamps not working

rear washer not working

Fail 13 Apr 2012 70,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise handbrake adjustment

front fog lamps not working

rear washer not working

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,244 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 47,839 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 47,814 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,589 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,011 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 OZJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OZJ, 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 OZJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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