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WG53 VDF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,754 mi
Last recorded94,754 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 VDF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 94,754 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 94,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,259 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 93,009 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,302 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,834 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,465 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,237 miles

n/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,286 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,736 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,937 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,539 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,508 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,442 miles

exhaust rear outer skin rotten

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,853 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 37,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,751 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,632 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,629 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 VDF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WG53 VDF, 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 VDF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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