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BL53 ZLO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,042 mi
Last recorded80,042 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZLO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,042 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 79,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Fail 22 Feb 2016 68,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,007 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,360 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,778 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 53,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,183 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,252 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,989 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,645 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,816 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,718 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 ZLO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

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

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