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FJ53 KGA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,591 mi
Last recorded117,591 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KGA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 117,591 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 117,591 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 103,798 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear exhaust box corrosion to outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,553 miles

corrosion starting to rear exhaust box

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,256 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 84,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

heat cover hanging down at rear

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,791 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 63,492 miles

Nail in R/O/S tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small cut in sidewall N/S/F Small cut in inner sidewall O/S/R

Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,492 miles

Nail in R/O/S tyre

Small cut in sidewall N/S/F Small cut in inner sidewall O/S/R

Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,276 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,393 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,311 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,880 miles

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FJ53 KGA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FJ53 KGA, 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 FJ53 KGA registered?

FJ53 KGA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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