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BL53 SXE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

185,278 mi
Last recorded185,278 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 SXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 185,278 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats and belts removed ()

unable to open boot but is secure

Fail 13 Sep 2021 185,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats and belts removed ()

unable to open boot but is secure

Pass 15 Jul 2020 183,082 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 183,063 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 179,829 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 179,814 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 179,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All seats and seat belts ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing All at rear ()

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 179,788 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All seats and seat belts ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing All at rear ()

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 31 May 2018 178,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 21 May 2018 177,984 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 177,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR SEATS MISSING ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 169,347 miles

Nearside Rear park brake down on output

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake lever not returning both sides

washer bottle leaks

Fail 26 Nov 2016 169,197 miles

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake lever not returning both sides

Pass 28 Nov 2015 155,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 155,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 143,140 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 143,135 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front bearing carrier bent

Pass 6 Nov 2013 134,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 107,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres wearing unevenly .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 107,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,635 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 94,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,439 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 78,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear washer not working

Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,967 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,423 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,741 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,121 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 SXE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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