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WA53 SYP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,326 mi
Last recorded172,326 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 SYP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 172,326 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 165,188 miles

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

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

nearside rear axle beam front bush beginning to wear and split but got excess movement

Pass 26 Nov 2019 148,118 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 123,933 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 111,826 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 111,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Is Not The Bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,555 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 108,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 103,544 miles

Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2015 100,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 100,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2013 95,936 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 95,936 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust Box is Rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,683 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 93,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 91,578 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 87,666 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 75,780 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 75,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 60,933 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,684 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,508 miles

front brake discs pitting on edges

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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WA53 SYP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WA53 SYP, 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 WA53 SYP registered?

WA53 SYP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is WA53 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 SYP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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