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ST53 VRS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,010 mi
Last recorded108,010 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 108,010 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,169 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 102,797 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 100,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,650 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,228 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,187 miles

Eml illuminated

Nearside Front Cv gaiter has a cut but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear Tyres worn close too the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,994 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,759 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,533 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,954 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,496 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,245 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,879 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,567 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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ST53 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ST53 VRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST53 VRS?

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What year was ST53 VRS registered?

ST53 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is ST53 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 VRS shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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