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KR53 VEY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,690 mi
Last recorded150,690 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VEY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 150,690 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 137,386 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 137,385 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 121,972 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 121,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 108,002 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 97,750 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2011 97,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2010 82,511 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

offside rear tyre perished

slight movement in offside track rod

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 May 2010 82,511 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

offside rear tyre perished

slight movement in offside track rod

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 May 2009 67,615 miles

handbrake travel

movement in steering rack

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate in poor condition

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 May 2009 67,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

handbrake travel

movement in steering rack

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate in poor condition

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,025 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 50,025 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,463 miles

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

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

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 VEY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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