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AX53 FLJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,131 mi
Last recorded98,131 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 98,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2023 98,131 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 93,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,060 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 82,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,963 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,149 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 72,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated effecting beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated effecting beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge only just passed

Spare tyre defective soft ()

park brake lever high

Pass 21 Jan 2017 68,414 miles

Nearside Rear tyre going bold on inner edge

clutch noise from gearbox

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Dec 2015 62,914 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel

Fail 29 Dec 2015 62,914 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,020 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 58,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,976 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 41,856 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear silencer corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2011 35,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,780 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,205 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre perished - advise raplacement

rear no. plate scruffy

Fail 14 Jan 2009 25,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r tyre perished - advise raplacement

rear no. plate scruffy

Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,187 miles

tread cut osr not showing cords

Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,940 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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AX53 FLJ 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 73.9%.

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 AX53 FLJ, 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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AX53 FLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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