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FM53 HKZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,964 mi
Last recorded25,964 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 25,964 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 25,360 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 24,170 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 19,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 19,536 miles

Front disc's corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70r14 81t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70r14 81t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70r14 81t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wheels slightly binding.

Tyre obviously under inflated Both fronts. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 19,314 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 19,026 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 18,824 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 18,475 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 18,475 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 17,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 17,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 17,444 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly worn/lipped.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight bind N/S/F brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 17,203 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 16,470 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 15,056 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,957 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 13,957 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 13,171 miles

horn only works on left side of steering wheel

Pass 16 Jan 2008 12,158 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 10,497 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 HKZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HKZ, 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 FM53 HKZ registered?

FM53 HKZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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