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WP53 MVY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,617 mi
Last recorded99,617 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 MVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 99,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 19 Nov 2012 99,617 miles

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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,602 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 99,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,739 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 67,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,638 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,344 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,775 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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WP53 MVY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WP53 MVY, 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 WP53 MVY registered?

WP53 MVY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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