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WP53 MXA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,848 mi
Last recorded112,848 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 MXA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 112,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has travel

Fail 30 Jul 2024 112,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has travel

Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 104,552 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake has travel

Fail 1 Aug 2022 104,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake has travel

Pass 3 Aug 2021 100,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,334 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,115 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,843 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,194 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,771 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,025 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 62,117 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 62,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 59,731 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 59,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,392 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 56,356 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,490 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 48,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1/ front pads low.2/ o/s mirror damaged.

3/ eml on/engine has a misfire.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,390 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 38,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,810 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 MXA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MXA, 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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WP53 MXA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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