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YJ53 SDF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,998 mi
Last recorded111,998 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 SDF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 111,998 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Various Front suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 105,918 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel adjustment (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 101,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front wishbone arms corroding! o/s and n/s

headlight image poor n/s

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2021 101,779 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front wishbone arms corroding! o/s and n/s

headlight image poor n/s

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake comes up a long way requires adjusment

headlamp image poor n/s

Pass 26 Nov 2019 98,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front back plate o/s missing

rear exhaust system corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2019 98,166 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front back plate o/s missing

handbrake comes up a long way

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2018 94,760 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2017 90,597 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 86,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,687 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Nov 2015 83,687 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 80,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,165 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 71,228 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 71,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 63,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,754 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,911 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,595 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,400 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SDF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YJ53 SDF, 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 SDF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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