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KR53 VDL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,869 mi
Last recorded25,869 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 25,869 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 21,494 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 21,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 17,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 16,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 15,821 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 15,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 15,326 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 14,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking across the tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking across the tread

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 14,317 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 13,623 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 13,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 12,721 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 12,064 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp tarnished

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front headlamp tarnished

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 11,225 miles

Cuts and cracks to nearside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 10,478 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre as 3 cuts to outer side wall very near to cords advise renew a s a p

Pass 9 Nov 2012 9,083 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 8,116 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 7,176 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 6,281 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 5,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 4,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 3,578 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 VDL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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