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LJ53 FPO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,381 mi
Last recorded107,381 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FPO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2023 107,381 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise : both front top strut mounts worn

Pass 22 Jan 2022 102,932 miles

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

advise : rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2022 102,932 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

advise : rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 94,825 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns & os (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both ns & os (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin correded

Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,818 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 84,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box heat shield loose

exhaust centre clamp heavily corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 84,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box heat shield loose

exhaust centre clamp heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,742 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 75,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 66,125 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 66,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 56,634 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,237 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,588 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 12 Dec 2012 32,350 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,350 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,987 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 27,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 8 Dec 2010 23,009 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 23,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 19,077 miles

damage to nearside front tyrewall

Pass 13 Dec 2008 13,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 9,930 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 6,348 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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LJ53 FPO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 LJ53 FPO, 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 LJ53 FPO registered?

LJ53 FPO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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