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FD53 KYA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,386 mi
Last recorded107,386 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 107,386 miles

o/s driveshaft gaitor , deteriorating

slight blow on exhaust centre

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2019 93,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,338 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust flexi-pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,614 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND DETERIORATED IN PLACES

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,751 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,771 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,930 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,860 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,755 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 36,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,278 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,735 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,169 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,508 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 10,391 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 KYA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KYA, 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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FD53 KYA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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