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VA53 PXG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,899 mi
Last recorded66,899 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 66,899 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 28 Feb 2023 66,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

poor image from headlights

Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 65,429 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 65,429 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,933 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,403 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 60,914 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,040 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,837 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,098 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,603 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,821 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,152 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,684 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,618 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 PXG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PXG, 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 PXG registered?

VA53 PXG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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