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KR53 VDV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,571 mi
Last recorded108,571 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,571 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

coolant level low

eml light

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 108,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

coolant level low

eml light

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,083 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 91,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 79,212 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 79,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 239 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working 382 bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,408 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,265 miles

o/s/f seatbelt clasp worn

rear silencer outer skin rusting away

Fail 2 Jan 2014 61,265 miles

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

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

o/s/f seatbelt clasp worn

rear silencer outer skin rusting away

Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,235 miles

minor blow from front exhaust joint

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear coil spring rusty

rear silencer outer skin rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2013 54,235 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn & rusty on edges

minor blow from front exhaust joint

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush perished/cracked

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear coil spring rusty

rear silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s lowerarm rear bush just starting to crack

n/s/r light lens cracked

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,629 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,715 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VDV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

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

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