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NK53 BYL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,777 mi
Last recorded139,777 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 139,777 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 138,085 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door open intm fault

Pass 16 Oct 2020 128,393 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 125,069 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 121,076 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 121,076 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 108,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,145 miles

undertrays obsuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,229 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,740 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,438 miles

3mm thread depth on front and rear tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 77,438 miles

3mm thread depth on front and rear tyres

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,158 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 68,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,758 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,247 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,111 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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NK53 BYL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NK53 BYL, 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 NK53 BYL registered?

NK53 BYL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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The MOT history for NK53 BYL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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