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SP53 GGA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,506 mi
Last recorded108,506 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 GGA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 108,506 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 102,690 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15(2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 102,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15(2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 88,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,314 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 62,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,477 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,024 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,964 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,561 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,414 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,478 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 14,497 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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SP53 GGA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP53 GGA, 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 GGA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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