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FT53 BRV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,566 mi
Last recorded141,566 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BRV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 141,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 141,357 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 135,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 124,691 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 124,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 115,582 miles

EML on

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2015 115,582 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

handbrake lever has excessive travel

offside rear brake binding

Fail 25 Apr 2014 107,582 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

handbrake lever has excessive travel

offside rear brake binding

Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light On

Nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall, cut of 25mm or more

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 97,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light On

Nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall, cut of 25mm or more

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,156 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 88,156 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,689 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 76,689 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 67,797 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,797 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,459 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,162 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side front brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,250 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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FT53 BRV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FT53 BRV, 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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FT53 BRV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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