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BL53 KHV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,649 mi
Last recorded23,649 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 KHV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 23,649 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 23,646 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 22,591 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 22,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 21,664 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 21,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 20,850 miles

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

Front slight oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2020 20,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both near side and off side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front both cloudy

Front slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2018 20,436 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 19,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 18,098 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 16,720 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 15,113 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 13,491 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 11,934 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 104,670 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 9,627 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 7,754 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 6,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 4,609 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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BL53 KHV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL53 KHV, 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 KHV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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