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XCZ 7253

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,158 mi
Last recorded81,158 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 7253
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 81,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,109 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,696 miles

lower arm bushes split

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,451 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,525 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 45,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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XCZ 7253 is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCZ 7253, 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 XCZ 7253 registered?

XCZ 7253 is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is XCZ 7253 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCZ 7253 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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