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HK53 EVF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,526 mi
Last recorded172,526 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 EVF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 172,526 miles

spare wheel carrier corroded

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Nov 2017 165,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 150,133 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 150,133 miles

Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened all engine mounts (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 139,580 miles

both front coil springs loose when jacked up

both rear tyres stretched onto wheels

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2014 120,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mangement light on

Fail 22 Nov 2014 120,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine mangement light on

Pass 29 Nov 2013 105,870 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON AT TIME OF TEST

O/S/R TYRE HAS UNEVEN TRED ON INNER PART OF TYRE.

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S/R OUTER SILL BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 105,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON AT TIME OF TEST

O/S/R TYRE HAS UNEVEN TRED ON INNER PART OF TYRE.

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S/R OUTER SILL BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 100,148 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,148 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 922,292 miles

Both front brake disc's inside face poor.

Engine management light on.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 81,443 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 81,443 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 70,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 43,956 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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HK53 EVF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HK53 EVF, 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 HK53 EVF registered?

HK53 EVF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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