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LL53 BAU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,031 mi
Last recorded161,031 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 BAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 161,031 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 158,297 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short on underside at nearside front and offside front (1.9.2b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp insecure and bulb insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release incomplete but could still be opened at the time of test

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

engine air intake insecure

exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

fluid sweat at both rear shock absorbers

horn distorted but still gives a loud audible tone

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

spare wheel not checked due to luggage compartment full

Pass 21 Mar 2017 156,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 146,045 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 145,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 136,317 miles

Coolant leak

Front brakepads getting low (inner)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2014 136,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

Front brakepads getting low (inner)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2013 127,821 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Wipers noisy

Fail 27 Nov 2013 127,819 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Wipers noisy

Both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2012 119,697 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 119,697 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 100,265 miles

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

unable to inspect vehicle fully due to body covers

Fail 28 Nov 2011 100,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

unable to inspect vehicle fully due to body covers

Pass 19 Feb 2011 93,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 81,181 miles

front pads slightly worn and low

intermitent power steering fault..ok time of test

nearside and offside bottom arm bushes slightly worn

rear braking discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,874 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 72,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 61,813 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,561 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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LL53 BAU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LL53 BAU, 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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LL53 BAU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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