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KR53 WLA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,491 mi
Last recorded138,491 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 WLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 138,491 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front HEADLAMP OUTER CASING DETERIORATING AND SLIGHTLY AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 26 Oct 2020 138,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% operational imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER HAS NEGLIGIBLE DAMPING EFFECT

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front HEADLAMP OUTER CASING DETERIORATING AND SLIGHTLY AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 25 Oct 2019 129,472 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 129,472 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 127,304 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 127,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BEAM IMAGE DIFFUSE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BEAM IMAGE DIFFUSE (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 125,008 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 125,000 miles

Fuel pipe leaking FUEL PIPE TO/FROM FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SECTION (7.1.2)

PAS WARNING LIGHT IS ON INTERMITTENTLY

Pass 3 Oct 2016 123,434 miles

Offside Front TYRE IS 19 YEARS OLD AND MAY AFFECT PERFORMANCE

Offside Rear BRAKE ASSEMBLY BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 30 Sep 2016 123,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DUE TO DETERIORATED OUTER CASING, BEAM IMAGE DIFFUSE (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DUE TO DETERIORATED OUTER CASING, BEAM IMAGE DIFFUSE (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front TYRE IS 19 YEARS OLD AND MAY AFFECT PERFORMANCE

Offside Rear BRAKE ASSEMBLY BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 2 Sep 2015 118,966 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside inners (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust shield corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 118,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside inners (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust shield corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 113,242 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both frotn steering arms have sligth play at inner fixings

Pass 31 May 2013 107,565 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 105,896 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 98,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 98,420 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 83,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 70,568 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,000 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 43,100 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 43,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WLA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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