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FM53 HKP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,376 mi
Last recorded174,376 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HKP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 174,376 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 174,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 174,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 157,846 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 149,040 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 149,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi hose union leaking loose union (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 138,573 miles

both wishbone bushes slight play

n/s/f mirror slight crack

Pass 8 Oct 2016 128,788 miles

OS front antiroll bar bush slight play

OS front cv gaitor slight leak of grease

Os rear brake getting low

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 120,113 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 115,991 miles

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

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

OS front brake sensor wire insecure

OS front steering arm slight play

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)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,246 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 100,246 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 93,863 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 84,416 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,718 miles

advise only front nearside anti=roll bar bracket ring broken

Fail 25 May 2010 72,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise only front nearside anti=roll bar bracket ring broken

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,141 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 47,329 miles

all four tyres wearing low

surface corrosion to rear brake discs inner face

Pass 8 May 2007 35,228 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 32,303 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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FM53 HKP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM53 HKP, 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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FM53 HKP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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