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YJ53 DCB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,366 mi
Last recorded60,366 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 DCB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 60,366 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 60,366 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 57,579 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 57,579 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,462 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 52,462 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,512 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 2 Aug 2019 44,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside

Pass 30 May 2018 39,795 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 39,795 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 38,801 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 38,800 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2016 38,342 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 37,605 miles

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 1 May 2014 36,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,437 miles

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,211 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,467 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,649 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 30,649 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,261 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,777 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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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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