MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,366 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both nearside seatbelts slow on retraction
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both nearside seatbelts slow on retraction
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Heatshield loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Heatshield loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
covers fitted to underside
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
covers fitted to underside
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
slight wear in some suspension bushes
slight wear in some suspension bushes
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
slight accident damage to nearside front bumper corner [no sharp edges]
slight wear in some suspension bushes
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre has cracking on edge of tread to wall but no curds showing
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YJ53 DCB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 YJ53 DCB, 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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YJ53 DCB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 February 2004.
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