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EF53 KLE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,579 mi
Last recorded96,579 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KLE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,579 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 96,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 95,165 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 95,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 91,556 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,867 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,146 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,887 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 80,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,494 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 79,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,716 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2014 71,716 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)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,966 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,082 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 59,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,451 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,868 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,308 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 29,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,932 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,496 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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EF53 KLE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EF53 KLE, 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 EF53 KLE registered?

EF53 KLE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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