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WP53 OBA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,661 mi
Last recorded83,661 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 OBA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,661 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2019 83,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2017 64,853 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre 12 years old ()

Offside Rear tyre 14 years old and perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 64,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre 12 years old ()

Nearside Rear tyre very low on pressure

Offside Rear tyre 14 years old and perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,049 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 55,049 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,248 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,247 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,245 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,137 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,555 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 48,484 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 47,463 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 46,567 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,612 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 44,359 miles

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

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 OBA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

WP53 OBA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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