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FD53 KXU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,385 mi
Last recorded84,385 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KXU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 84,385 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,111 miles

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

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,904 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 73,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box deteriorated (outer skin corroded)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,080 miles

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

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

exhaust system rear silencer deteriorated

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

offside rear shock dust cover insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2012 66,036 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rear silencer deteriorated

nbearside rear tyre outer shoulder worn smooth

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

offside rear shock dust cover insecure

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2011 63,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

offside rear shock dust cover insecure

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2010 60,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock piston dust covers insecure

engine management light lit

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,207 miles

offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth

wheel studs not checked, trims fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2008 52,473 miles

Clutch slipping

Wheel studs not checked, trims fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,866 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,574 miles

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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FD53 KXU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

FD53 KXU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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