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VA53 UJC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,330 mi
Last recorded182,330 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 UJC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 182,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 19 Dec 2024 180,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 18 Dec 2024 180,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 15 Dec 2023 179,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 19 Dec 2022 177,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 13 Dec 2021 175,573 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 174,134 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 15 Dec 2020 174,134 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 173,032 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 168,151 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 160,530 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 150,596 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 140,849 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 130,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 130,144 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 119,207 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 119,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,743 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 98,687 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,067 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,199 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,395 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 54,395 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,166 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 42,166 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 UJC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

VA53 UJC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is VA53 UJC safe to buy?

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