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GK53 CZP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,693 mi
Last recorded126,693 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 CZP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 126,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Loose on tie rod (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 118,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 118,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 110,667 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside door mirror damage

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 103,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside door mirror damage

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 96,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,782 miles

handbrake made requirements for brake test but slight travel on lever

n/s/f tyre starting to wear

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2018 88,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

handbrake made requirements for brake test but slight travel on lever

n/s/f tyre starting to wear

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,116 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 2 Aug 2017 79,116 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2016 71,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2015 61,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine warning light on

slight corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine warning light on

slight corrosion to rear silencer

Fail 14 Aug 2014 52,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,656 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,070 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,295 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,130 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,295 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,430 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,503 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,275 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 CZP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CZP, 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 CZP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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