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LL53 BBJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,318 mi
Last recorded120,318 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 BBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,318 miles

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are worn on edges and worn to 3mm

headlamp have deteorated

Fail 26 Jan 2017 120,318 miles

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

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

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are worn on edges and worn to 3mm

headlamp have deteorated

Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,224 miles

both headlamp have detorated

exhaust is rusty ,damaged and blowing at front

Fail 4 Feb 2016 112,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamp have detorated

exhaust is rusty ,damaged and blowing at front

n/s foot and hand brakes slow to rise

Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,859 miles

slight play in both lower arm rear bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2014 96,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low on tread

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,982 miles

Engine mil lamp on

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 69,329 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 69,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 49,089 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,624 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 34,448 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,971 miles

Advise both front tyres tead wearing low on inner edges

Advise nearside front tyre has slight outer wall damage

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,423 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 BBJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LL53 BBJ, 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 BBJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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