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FT53 BPX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,319 mi
Last recorded106,319 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BPX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,319 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 103,404 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 96,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake only just meets requirements

Fail 1 Feb 2019 96,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear park brake only just meets requirements

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,595 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,704 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,553 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,781 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)

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,148 miles

n/s & o/s front, lower suspension arm, rear bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer outer skin split & corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,251 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 47,251 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,220 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 28 Jan 2010 41,219 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,352 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,700 miles

The rear silencer is starting to show some signs of corrosion.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,009 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 24,008 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FT53 BPX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FT53 BPX, 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 FT53 BPX registered?

FT53 BPX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is FT53 BPX safe to buy?

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