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BL53 KHP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,642 mi
Last recorded94,642 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 KHP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 94,642 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 94,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2023 87,885 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 87,885 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 81,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 71,793 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 71,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,418 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Rear Nearside rear registration plate lamp not working

Fail 9 Mar 2020 60,418 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Rear Nearside rear registration plate lamp not working

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,062 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 45,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 39,808 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 36,655 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 36,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,232 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outter (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 34,232 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 31,044 miles

nsf tyre outter wall radial cracks

osf tyre outter shoulder slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,329 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 21,034 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,034 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,741 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 8,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 6,351 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 6,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BL53 KHP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL53 KHP, 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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BL53 KHP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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