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KR53 UWK

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,142 mi
Last recorded157,142 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 UWK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 157,142 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both offside and nearside head lights

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 157,142 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both offside and nearside head lights

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 132,747 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both offside and nearside head lights

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 132,747 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both offside and nearside head lights

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 110,173 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both offside and nearside head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back bow outer skin is deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2020 89,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside & Nearside plastic dust covers has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 85,442 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,877 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,467 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 79,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,553 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 70,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,353 miles

service due

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2016 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 61,458 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust

Fail 16 Dec 2015 61,458 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,564 miles

front wish bone bushers weak

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,126 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,136 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,182 miles

pads

Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,910 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,403 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,685 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,722 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 23,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 18,135 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 UWK is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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