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GK53 BVC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,215 mi
Last recorded93,215 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 BVC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,215 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is deteriorated & leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has quite a lot of play ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 93,215 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is deteriorated & leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has quite a lot of play ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 90,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 90,164 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,970 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 85,970 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,365 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,574 miles

rear exhaust outer skin rusted away

Fail 28 Oct 2016 75,574 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin rusted away

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,212 miles

Nearside Front play in the steering rack inner tie rod

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2015 70,212 miles

Nearside Front play in the steering rack inner tie rod

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,318 miles

Cracks in both rear tyre treads

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,350 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,250 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,382 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,829 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,393 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cuts on n/s/rear tyre not reaching cords

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

small stone chips on windscreen

Fail 7 Jan 2009 37,393 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cuts on n/s/rear tyre not reaching cords

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,396 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

high handbrake travel

slight water damage to rear no. plate

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,433 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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GK53 BVC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK53 BVC, 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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GK53 BVC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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