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KE53 UYL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,267 mi
Last recorded136,267 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 136,267 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 131,169 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 131,068 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 125,346 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 125,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 122,941 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,137 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 113,137 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,522 miles

boty rear tyres cracking in treads

slight blow exhaust front pipe and poor condition

small split rear wiper blade

wipers juddering

Fail 29 Jan 2014 103,522 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

boty rear tyres cracking in treads

handbrake travel getting exccessive

n.s. headlight getting dull

n.s. washer jet very poor

slight blow exhaust front pipe and poor condition

small split rear wiper blade

wipers juddering

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,919 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

n.s. headlight getting dull

o.s. wiper knocking on screen

Fail 11 Oct 2012 93,918 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear box corroded

handbrake travel getting excessive

imbalance rear brakes

n.s. headlight getting dull

n.s. stop light dull

n.s. wiper split

o.s. wiper knocking on screen

slight imbalance front brakes

slight rubbing both front brakes ??

Fail 12 Jul 2012 93,845 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 88,641 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 88,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,565 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / FRONT FLEXI SECTION BECOMING SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT / REAR BRAKES

Fail 17 Jun 2010 77,565 miles

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / FRONT FLEXI SECTION BECOMING SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT / REAR BRAKES

Pass 7 Feb 2009 59,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,198 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2008 49,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,187 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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KE53 UYL 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 57.1%.

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 UYL, 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 UYL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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