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KR53 VDM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,027 mi
Last recorded80,027 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 68,539 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2014 61,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,394 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,942 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 1 Jul 2013 57,941 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,274 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts because of childseats

Fail 17 Jun 2011 47,274 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check rear seatbelts because of childseats

Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,530 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres on 2mm tread

rear exhaust box corroding

unable to check rear seatbelts due to childseats fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,172 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 VDM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

KR53 VDM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is KR53 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 VDM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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