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VA53 UHR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,697 mi
Last recorded98,697 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 UHR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2010 98,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 98,697 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,153 miles

3-4mm left on rear brake pads (approx.)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight tread distortion on both rear tyres.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,185 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 48,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2007 48,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UHR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA53 UHR, 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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How do I check the history of VA53 UHR?

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What year was VA53 UHR registered?

VA53 UHR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is VA53 UHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 UHR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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