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GK53 CZT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

178,736 mi
Last recorded178,736 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 CZT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 178,736 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 178,715 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Catalytic convertor has been cut out. (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Headlight switch turns fog light on (4.5.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 164,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 154,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 145,516 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 141,596 miles

Front engine under tray present

Nearside Rear child seat present during testing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2018 141,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front engine under tray present

Nearside Rear child seat present during testing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2017 131,958 miles

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

both rearindicators starting to fade

engine covers fitted

n/s/r tyre perish on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r inner brake pad incorrectly fitted but working as required at present

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

service light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2017 131,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both rearindicators starting to fade

engine covers fitted

n/s/r tyre perish on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r inner brake pad incorrectly fitted but working as required at present

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

service light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 123,109 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perishing

Offside Rear corrosion on brake disc

front brake pads on limit

oil stains around vacuum pipe to brake servo, no damage

rear number plate slightly deteriorated, still readable

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 123,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perishing

Offside Rear corrosion on brake disc

front brake pads on limit

oil stains around vacuum pipe to brake servo, no damage

rear number plate slightly deteriorated, still readable

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 112,928 miles

Service light on

Fail 22 Oct 2015 112,928 miles

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

Both rear tyre close to legal limit (2mm)

Service light on

Pass 23 Oct 2014 103,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

service light on

Fail 18 Oct 2014 103,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

service light on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 92,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,701 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 80,690 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,289 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 72,184 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,196 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,939 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,671 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 CZT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CZT, 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 CZT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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