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VR53 DAN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,307 mi
Last recorded122,307 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR53 DAN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 122,307 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 121,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 121,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,810 miles

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

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

eml displayed

Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,776 miles

all four tyres dangerous and illegal

all four wheels protruding wheel arches

Fail 3 Sep 2015 95,776 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres dangerous and illegal

all four wheels protruding wheel arches

Pass 3 Nov 2014 83,913 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 83,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 78,674 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,409 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,589 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,853 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,329 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,417 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 12,906 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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VR53 DAN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VR53 DAN, 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 VR53 DAN registered?

VR53 DAN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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