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EF53 KLA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,046 mi
Last recorded113,046 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 113,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 104,253 miles

eml light staying on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,053 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,546 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,698 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,114 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 81,776 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

nsr tyre slightly perished

rear brake inbalance

Pass 14 Jan 2012 71,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

engine management light on

travel on handbrake

Fail 14 Jan 2012 71,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine management light on

travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,782 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear seat backrest slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre bald at inner edge

offside front tyre valve stem heavily perished

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,700 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,764 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,894 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,116 miles

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

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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EF53 KLA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EF53 KLA, 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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EF53 KLA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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