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WG53 DHU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,465 mi
Last recorded114,465 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DHU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 114,465 miles

Both headlamp lens dull

Both rear shock absorber dirt shilds insecure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wiper blades smear.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 114,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both headlamp lens dull

Both rear shock absorber dirt shilds insecure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wiper blades smear.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on min.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,449 miles

1/rear washer inop

2/o/s washer jet fault

3/undertrays fitted

4/both rear shock aborber top covers adrift

5/wheel trims poor fit

Pass 8 Jan 2013 92,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s washer jet weak

n/s/f wheel trim badly distorted

rear wiper spindle cover missing

tracking check required

Pass 30 Dec 2011 82,615 miles

1/rear washer

2/washer leak

3/both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

4/slight wear front brake discs

Fail 30 Dec 2011 82,615 miles

4/slight wear front brake discs

1/rear washer

2/washer leak

3/both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 73,197 miles

1/undertray fitted

2/n/s/r shock absorber top cover adrift

3/front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Dec 2010 73,197 miles

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

1/undertray fitted

2/n/s/r shock absorber top cover adrift

3/front brake discs worn

4/tracking adjustment

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 64,926 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,850 miles

1/n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,177 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 49,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,421 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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WG53 DHU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WG53 DHU, 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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WG53 DHU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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