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KR53 UWZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,784 mi
Last recorded122,784 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 UWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 122,784 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 116,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 10 Jun 2020 111,153 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 111,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 105,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding

both headlights cloudy

Pass 25 Jun 2018 98,484 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

both headlights cloudy

Fail 14 Jun 2018 98,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

both headlights cloudy

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer cv boot leaking grease

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,758 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear exhaust x corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 76,850 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,514 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 51,067 miles

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

front seat belts are slow to return

nearside rear position lamp has a high intensity bulb fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2008 42,361 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 32,279 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,673 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 UWZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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