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KR53 VEH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,139 mi
Last recorded153,139 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VEH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 153,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 149,768 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 147,328 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front repair to chassis leg

Nearside Minor corrosion to outer sill

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Rear Axle corroded

Rear exhaust box in very poor condition

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 147,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lenses need a clean (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front repair to chassis leg

Nearside Minor corrosion to outer sill

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Rear Axle corroded

Rear exhaust box in very poor condition

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 143,497 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 143,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 140,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both shocker covers loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 140,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both shocker covers loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 138,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 132,592 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 113,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 113,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 21 Oct 2013 95,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 95,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 79,853 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 79,853 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,768 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 67,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,832 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 57,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,162 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,214 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,012 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,948 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! ALL TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0 MM,(185/60/tr14).

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 VEH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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