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KR53 UWG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,628 mi
Last recorded145,628 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 145,628 miles

EML Reset due to historic fault code ( no eml light at time of retest)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel,system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Mar 2023 145,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel,system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Feb 2022 134,638 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 134,638 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 123,028 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 122,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 113,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,589 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 108,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,439 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,168 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,125 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,290 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,430 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake slighty binding on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,173 miles

o/s/r brake slighty binding on

Fail 4 Jan 2012 61,173 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slighty binding on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,306 miles

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

n/s/r bald on inner edge going out of shape

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,632 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 29,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,448 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre perishing slightly on outer wall.

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 27 Dec 2006 18,984 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 18,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UWG 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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

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

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