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KR53 UVM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,332 mi
Last recorded136,332 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 UVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 136,329 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 126,647 miles

Front both steering rack boots twisting

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 126,631 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front both steering rack boots twisting

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 119,579 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,913 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 105,014 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,227 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 98,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,608 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 88,607 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 77,885 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 77,883 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,316 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 62,983 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,265 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,083 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 53,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Dec 2009 39,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 31,993 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 18,655 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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KR53 UVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR53 UVM, 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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KR53 UVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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