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KR53 UZO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,446 mi
Last recorded114,446 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 114,446 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 114,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded but not likely to become detacted

Fail 26 Sep 2018 104,050 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Head lights (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded but not likely to become detacted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,398 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 94,392 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement O/S/R (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside H/LIGHTS FADED (1.8)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/R (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,871 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 83,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,876 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 73,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,950 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 68,943 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,385 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,996 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,077 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,849 miles

Both front wishbone lower rubber bushes very soft.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,917 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,797 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,452 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 12,610 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 UZO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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