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BP53 KPV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,425 mi
Last recorded23,425 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 KPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 23,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 20,147 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 17,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion steering & suspension components

Fail 9 Jan 2024 17,654 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion steering & suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2020 17,674 miles

Front Lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 17,508 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 17,079 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 16,460 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 15,684 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 15,062 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 14,309 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 13,512 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 13,512 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 12,750 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 12,750 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 11,863 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 10,942 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 10,942 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 10,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 10,113 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 9,105 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 9,104 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 8,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 6,852 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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BP53 KPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BP53 KPV, 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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BP53 KPV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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