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KR53 UVZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,896 mi
Last recorded55,896 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 55,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 55,075 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,280 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 54,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system TO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 53,082 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 53,082 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,788 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,485 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,537 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2017 48,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,346 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusted

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2016 46,346 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust system rusted

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,387 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 44,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,255 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 39,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,548 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 36,548 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut to outer wall,but not enough to reach the cord.

Pass 19 May 2011 32,713 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,631 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 28,631 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,440 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,457 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 12,826 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UVZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KR53 UVZ, 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 KR53 UVZ registered?

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

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