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FD53 KYP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

90,053 mi
Last recorded90,053 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KYP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 90,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2025 90,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,131 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 87,131 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 84,057 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 81,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,696 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 80,107 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 80,081 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,034 miles

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 76,045 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 76,045 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 73,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no patten (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no patten (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,422 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 29 Feb 2016 70,420 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,264 miles

exhaust rear box peeling

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,334 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 57,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,637 miles

Nearside Rear 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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on,( scanned & fault shows engine temp sensor)

front registration plate damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

spare tyre pressure low

Fail 10 Dec 2009 39,637 miles

spare tyre pressure low

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on,( scanned & fault shows engine temp sensor)

front registration plate damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,042 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 36,042 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 29,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s & o/s rear wheeltrims incorrectly fitted

reverse lights not working

slight scratches on offside of windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2007 29,018 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear wheeltrims incorrectly fitted

reverse lights not working

slight scratches on offside of windscreen

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 KYP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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