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KR53 UZE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,258 mi
Last recorded107,258 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,258 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

both headlamp images/patterns slightly deteriorated

front lower suspension arms corroded - not considered excessive

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

windscreen scratched slightly on the offside

Fail 28 Jul 2017 107,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

both headlamp images/patterns slightly deteriorated

front lower suspension arms corroded - not considered excessive

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

windscreen scratched slightly on the offside

Pass 12 May 2016 104,020 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 96,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited reserve travel at the parking brake lever

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

offside and nearside headlamp images/patterns are slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2015 96,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited reserve travel at the parking brake lever

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

offside and nearside headlamp images/patterns are slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake is lightly binding

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2014 87,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited reserve travel at the parking brake lever

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside rear brake is lightly binding

Pass 19 Jan 2013 77,755 miles

rear brakes slightly binding difficult to check rear wheel bearings for roughness

Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,952 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,773 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 59,773 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,259 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 53,259 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,840 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,597 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,728 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 UZE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

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

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