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DK53 CHY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,288 mi
Last recorded68,288 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 CHY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,288 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 68,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,501 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 61,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,246 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 49,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,356 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,902 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,101 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 27,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,810 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 19,810 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine check light on

Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,597 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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DK53 CHY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK53 CHY, 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 DK53 CHY registered?

DK53 CHY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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