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FD53 KXP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,823 mi
Last recorded118,823 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,823 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE STARTING TO FADE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 118,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE STARTING TO FADE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 113,970 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 113,970 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 17 Jan 2015 107,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 99,083 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

underseal to underside & brake pipes

Pass 28 Dec 2012 91,538 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,426 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 74,852 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,869 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,359 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 43,717 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 31,362 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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FD53 KXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FD53 KXP, 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 FD53 KXP registered?

FD53 KXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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