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VA53 GYE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,636 mi
Last recorded123,636 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 GYE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 123,636 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 119,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 119,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 116,188 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 108,464 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 108,464 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 102,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 93,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,792 miles

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,543 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,469 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2018 79,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,594 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,577 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,538 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,834 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,317 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,708 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 47,708 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,150 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,474 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,004 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,802 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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VA53 GYE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VA53 GYE, 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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What year was VA53 GYE registered?

VA53 GYE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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