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BP53 KPX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,349 mi
Last recorded78,349 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 78,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 78,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 72,780 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition /outer skln

Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,202 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged no sharp edges or white light exposed

abs light dim but still illuminates

boot full at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2021 64,092 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp that holds flxi joint flxi joint also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged no sharp edges or white light exposed

abs light dim but still illuminates

boot full at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

abs light dim but still illuminates

exhaust system corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 17 Jan 2020 62,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

abs light dim but still illuminates

exhaust system corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

abs light dim but still illuminates

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 60,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

abs light dim but still illuminates

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,986 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

o/s front wing slight damage

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 55,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

o/s front wing slight damage

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,570 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,601 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,798 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,331 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,153 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

slight movement in offside and nearside front lower arm bushes

Fail 11 Feb 2011 31,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing thin

slight movement in offside and nearside front lower arm bushes

Fail 11 Jan 2010 23,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,748 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,683 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 21,683 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,528 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,968 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 KPX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP53 KPX, 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 KPX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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