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SP53 EYG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,244 mi
Last recorded114,244 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 EYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 114,244 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,410 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERATED BUT NOT LEAKING

Fail 15 Jan 2021 108,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL RUSTED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle OR INSIDE (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak CORRODED AND LEAKING OIL (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERATED BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 8 Jan 2020 101,741 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 101,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight lenses need cleaning (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 95,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 95,745 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,627 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 90,622 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 90,540 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,583 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 87,583 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,465 miles

back box casing corr

both front P bushes splitting and weak

corr to both outer sills

Fail 15 Jan 2016 84,465 miles

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

back box casing corr

both front P bushes splitting and weak

corr to both outer sills

corr to front discs and pads getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,071 miles

back box casing corroded

both front P bushes weak and perishing

nsf tyre 2mm and 7yrs old

osf tyre 3mm and 5yrs old

small splits in both wipers

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,732 miles

rear exhuast

rear tyres

Fail 13 Jan 2014 76,732 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhuast

rear tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2013 70,853 miles

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

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

rear tyres

Fail 11 Jan 2013 70,853 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,935 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,525 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 58,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,757 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,784 miles

nearside front tyre tread at 3mm,edges are wearing.

offside front tyre tread at 2.5mm,inner edge worn to 0mm.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,614 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 41,614 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,853 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 32,853 miles

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

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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SP53 EYG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP53 EYG, 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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SP53 EYG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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