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KE53 UMV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,002 mi
Last recorded154,002 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 154,002 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 146,303 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen chip in zone a

Fuel filter has a slight weap

Hand brake has little reserve travel

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 146,303 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen chip in zone a

Fuel filter has a slight weap

Hand brake has little reserve travel

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 135,850 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 135,850 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 127,695 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 110,412 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 110,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,782 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 15 Jan 2015 92,782 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,805 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2012 72,199 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,199 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,663 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 57,061 miles

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

Nearside front has perished inner wall

Fail 23 Jan 2010 57,061 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front has perished inner wall

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 34,015 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,705 miles

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

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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KE53 UMV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KE53 UMV, 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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KE53 UMV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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