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KR53 VDO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,804 mi
Last recorded57,804 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 57,804 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 49,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 41,538 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 41,537 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 36,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 30,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 21,982 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 21,552 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Feb 2019 20,420 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 19,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 18,002 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 17,089 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 17,089 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,344 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 15,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 15,251 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,257 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 12,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 10,866 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 8,671 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 6,563 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 VDO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

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

Is KR53 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 VDO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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