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WG53 ZNK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,839 mi
Last recorded114,839 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 ZNK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 114,839 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

n/s/f washer not working but o/s/f clearing screen

Fail 5 Jun 2017 114,839 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

n/s/f washer not working but o/s/f clearing screen

wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 31 May 2016 100,828 miles

corrosion to front suspension arms

Fail 8 May 2015 87,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 87,927 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 81,632 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 81,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 75,302 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 56,837 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 56,837 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,970 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 49,970 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,342 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,051 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,131 miles

plastic undertrays covering floor chassis

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 ZNK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZNK, 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 WG53 ZNK registered?

WG53 ZNK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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