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SW53 AKG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,141 mi
Last recorded130,141 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 AKG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 130,141 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to show corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

vehicle under-body components showing surface corrosion front and rear subframes and suspension etc.

Fail 19 May 2021 130,141 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bake hose insecure rubbing on wheel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to show corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

vehicle under-body components showing surface corrosion front and rear subframes and suspension etc.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 126,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 126,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing could not be checked (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroding/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill corroding

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across cradle (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all four brake dust cover back plates missing

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 6 Feb 2019 120,007 miles

Nearside sill corroding slightly at front

Rear brake discs corroding slightly

all 4 brake disc backing dust plates missing

h/p powersteering pipe rusty in places

Fail 6 Feb 2019 120,004 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroding slightly at front

Rear brake discs corroding slightly

all 4 brake disc backing dust plates missing

h/p powersteering pipe rusty in places

Pass 22 Jan 2018 113,172 miles

Front both headlamp beam patterns quite poor(lenses)

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

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

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

spare tyre softish

Pass 6 Feb 2017 106,646 miles

Boot handle inop, boot only opens with key

Mirror glasses deteriorated

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear wiper arm spring corroded and rubbing on window

Reverse lights inop

Spare wheel well corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,559 miles

Road springs corroded

Front suspension arms corroded

Metal ends on rear flexy pipes corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition on inside faces!!

n/s front door lock faulty ???

rear axle beam quite badly corroded

rear brake discs in very poor condition

windscreen worn/scratched

Fail 5 Feb 2015 92,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition on inside faces!!

n/s front door lock faulty ???

rear axle beam quite badly corroded

windscreen worn/scratched

Pass 7 Feb 2014 84,907 miles

Heater fan resistor broken

Fail 6 Feb 2014 84,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Heater fan resistor broken

Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,452 miles

Anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Power steering pipes corroded

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,453 miles

Front tyres worn

Number plates deteriorated

Rear shocks corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 68,358 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front tyres worn

Number plates deteriorated

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 59,553 miles

n/s rear and spare tyres are old and perished!!

n/s rear caliper/hand-brake lever lazy

the condition of all brake discs (esp) rear not very good!!

various knocks and sqeaks heard on road test

Fail 4 Feb 2011 59,552 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

60 k service due etc

engine under tray is adrift fixing at o/s broken

n/s rear and spare tyres are old and perished!!

n/s rear caliper/hand-brake lever lazy

o/s front wing liner damaged

the condition of all brake discs (esp) rear not very good!!

various knocks and sqeaks heard on road test

Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,632 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 51,632 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres near wear limit

n/s rear calipe lazy on hand brake

Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,813 miles

rear brake discs slightly rusty

suspect noise at pendulum mount or engine mount ???

Fail 4 Feb 2009 43,812 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc in poor condition outside face

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition inside face

rear brake discs rusty

suspect noise at pendulum mount or engine mount ???

Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,731 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,989 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 29,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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SW53 AKG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW53 AKG, 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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SW53 AKG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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