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FM53 HKY

2004 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,691 mi
Last recorded135,691 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 135,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 135,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 131,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 124,058 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 124,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure securing bolt not reaching thread end of mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 116,015 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 115,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 105,200 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated / corroded [backbox]

Fail 16 Aug 2018 105,200 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust deteriorated / corroded [backbox]

Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,629 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front tyre low / deteriorated / worn on edges

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 91,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front tyre low / deteriorated / worn on edges

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has minor cut in thread

Fail 21 Sep 2016 79,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has minor cut in thread

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,944 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,042 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 58,042 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,198 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,471 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 34,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,088 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,481 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,603 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 21,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,509 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 14,631 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 HKY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HKY, 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 HKY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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