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SO53 UXB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,420 mi
Last recorded124,420 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 UXB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 124,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear light lens damaged but repaired with lens tape

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

very slight wear in both front anti-roll bar link ball joints

Fail 28 Oct 2016 124,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated + slight blow from centre clamp + clamp damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged but repaired with lens tape

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

very slight wear in both front anti-roll bar link ball joints

Pass 9 Nov 2015 116,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorating

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2015 116,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorating

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2014 112,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorating + front pipe flex slightly blown

horn button slightly faulty

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 112,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system deteriorating + front pipe flex slightly blown

horn button slightly faulty

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust system slightly deteriorated + front pipe slightly blown

horn button slightly faulty

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 98,004 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low

engine management light on

exhaust system slightly deteriorated + front pipe slightly blown

horn button slightly faulty

nearside front strut top bearing seized

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated + front pipe flex slightly blown

horn button slightly faulty

nearside front strut top bearing slightly seized

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2012 85,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated + front pipe flex slightly blown + center section clamp corroded

horn button slightly faulty

nearside front top strut top[ bearing slightly seized

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

horn switch slightly faulty

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front strut top bearing slightly seized

Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

offside front strut top bearing slightly sticky

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,130 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,186 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 40,186 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,973 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,507 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 UXB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UXB, 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 UXB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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