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KR53 UYY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,202 mi
Last recorded101,202 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 101,202 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 97,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible unit (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 95,134 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible unit (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 91,245 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 91,245 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,314 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 87,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,620 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 82,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,755 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 78,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,016 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,212 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 68,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,758 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 63,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,273 miles

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

exhaust tail box badly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,798 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,604 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,267 miles

CUT IN O/S/F TYRE

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 37,267 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CUT IN O/S/F TYRE

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 32,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,430 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 25,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,981 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 UYY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UYY, 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 UYY registered?

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

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