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FA53 HKB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,739 mi
Last recorded98,739 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 HKB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,545 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,355 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 72,355 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,889 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,215 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 43,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,681 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,572 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,111 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,047 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,674 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,587 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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FA53 HKB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FA53 HKB, 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 FA53 HKB registered?

FA53 HKB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is FA53 HKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 HKB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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