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BL53 ZKU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,969 mi
Last recorded91,969 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 91,969 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

service light on

Fail 12 May 2015 91,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

service light on

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,389 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 90,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nsf wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight damaged to nsr wheel rim

Fail 7 Jan 2013 84,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nsf wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight damaged to nsr wheel rim

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,195 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,633 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,986 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,993 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,192 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 ZKU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZKU, 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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What year was BL53 ZKU registered?

BL53 ZKU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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