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ET53 NKE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

176,541 mi
Last recorded176,541 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 176,541 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear discs ( poss sits around)

Fail 19 Dec 2025 176,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear discs ( poss sits around)

Pass 17 Dec 2024 176,337 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 171,365 miles

n/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge wear

rear discs have surface corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2023 171,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bfg 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bfg 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge wear

rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2022 168,509 miles

signs of slight wheel bearing noise from o/s/r

Pass 24 Dec 2021 165,551 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

slight wear to o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Dec 2020 160,987 miles

n/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Fail 23 Dec 2020 160,987 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side de-seized lever (1.4.1 (a))

n/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Pass 19 Dec 2019 153,452 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre's heavy inner edge wear

Pass 18 Dec 2018 140,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 127,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 127,385 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 112,476 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 112,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,049 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 96,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,644 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 80,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 66,525 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 52,905 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 42,117 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 28,100 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 14,543 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 11,313 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 8,611 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 6,850 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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ET53 NKE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ET53 NKE, 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 ET53 NKE registered?

ET53 NKE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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