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GD53 BLJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,032 mi
Last recorded174,032 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 BLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 174,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre split on outer wall

Fail 9 Dec 2016 174,032 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre split on outer wall

Pass 2 Dec 2015 160,529 miles

Nearside front outer cv boot is split around the inner clip

Play has been detected in the nearside inner steering rack joint

Rear brake imbalance is just acceptable and may require attention

Fail 2 Dec 2015 160,529 miles

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

Nearside front outer cv boot is split around the inner clip

Play has been detected in the nearside inner steering rack joint

Rear brake imbalance is just acceptable and may require attention

Pass 18 Dec 2014 149,478 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Offside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 137,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 124,572 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 124,562 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 119,094 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 119,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 107,931 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 107,931 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 99,019 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 89,096 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 79,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 72,629 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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GD53 BLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GD53 BLJ, 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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GD53 BLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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