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FM53 HKT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

123,140 mi
Last recorded123,140 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HKT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 123,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 123,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 119,358 miles

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

Offside Front electric window not working

Offside Front fog light lence broken

Offside Front wheel trim missing

back exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2024 119,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs moping (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs moping (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front electric window not working

Offside Front fog light lence broken

Offside Front wheel trim missing

back exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2023 113,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

wheel trims fitted x4

Fail 16 Feb 2023 113,727 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective beam image kick up or cut off points not visible. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

wheel trims fitted x4

Pass 11 Feb 2022 108,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 108,896 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 99,718 miles

Exhaust flexible joint poor

Exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2021 99,718 miles

Exhaust flexible joint poor

Exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,966 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,731 miles

Exhaust flexible joint poor

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin poor

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 87,731 miles

Exhaust flexible joint poor

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin poor

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 76,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,237 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 70,876 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,791 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,917 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 54,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,633 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2013 39,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,649 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 35,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,301 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,798 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 26,796 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 22,658 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 18,189 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 13,186 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 HKT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FM53 HKT, 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 HKT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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