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VO53 WTY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,649 mi
Last recorded101,649 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 WTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 101,649 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 99,314 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 96,314 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 96,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,362 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 88,881 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,534 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,065 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 80,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,057 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 58,168 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 58,168 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,947 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 48,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,195 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,399 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 18,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 12,318 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,840 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 11,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 9,951 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 8,858 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 7,009 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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VO53 WTY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO53 WTY, 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 VO53 WTY registered?

VO53 WTY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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