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GK53 BVL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,178 mi
Last recorded100,178 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 BVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 100,178 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,078 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 95,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,007 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,158 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 83,158 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jan 2012 59,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,482 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front fog light cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 17,706 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 BVL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 GK53 BVL, 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 GK53 BVL registered?

GK53 BVL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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