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BL53 KJA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,187 mi
Last recorded76,187 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 KJA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 76,187 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,066 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 73,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,080 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 66,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 60,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outer sill damaged

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,385 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,784 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise offside and nearside front brake discs lipped and scored

advise power steering light on dash

Pass 3 Apr 2010 46,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer egde

Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,108 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,422 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 KJA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJA, 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 KJA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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