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KR53 VDG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,384 mi
Last recorded110,384 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VDG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 110,384 miles

nsr shocker dust boot insecure

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 110,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective mechanism jammed (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

nsr shocker dust boot insecure

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 103,641 miles

reverse lamps inoperative.

Fail 27 Jan 2020 103,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs lamp illuminated. (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml lamp illuminated. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted nsf bumper cracked causing sharp edges. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

reverse lamps inoperative.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 94,983 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 94,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,194 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,529 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 74,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades worn.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,602 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 52,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,461 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,143 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,016 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,857 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edges wearing

Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,609 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,694 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 13,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 10,016 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 VDG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green 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 VDG, 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 VDG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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