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FM53 HKX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,736 mi
Last recorded79,736 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HKX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,736 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,762 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 25 Aug 2018 74,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,184 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 71,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs rough.

front tyres edged.

rear exhaust box poor.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 65,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front discs rough.

front tyres edged.

rear exhaust box poor.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 60,874 miles

Leak from front exhaust+Rear box deteriorated due to corrosion

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 60,874 miles

Leak from front exhaust+Rear box deteriorated due to corrosion

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 55,173 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,474 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,184 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,328 miles

advise front brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,764 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 36,764 miles

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

back box corroded

front discs corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,596 miles

rear indicators fading

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,795 miles

Handbrake travel

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)

Wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,601 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 HKX 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 73.7%.

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 HKX, 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 HKX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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