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KR53 WLD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,766 mi
Last recorded65,766 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 65,766 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 53,315 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 38,027 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 32,315 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 32,315 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 29,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 29,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 26,886 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Nearside Front tyre worn very close to cords on inner edge and is cracked and perished 185/60/14

Offside Front tyre worn very close to cords on inner edge and is cracked and perished 185/60/14

Pass 6 Mar 2019 24,652 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge and cracked 185/60/14

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Nearside Front Door handle damaged but still working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 5 Mar 2019 24,652 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge and cracked 185/60/14

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Nearside Front Door handle damaged but still working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 27 Feb 2018 20,426 miles

All 4 tyres are cracked and perished

Nearside front door handle damaged

Front brake pad friction material cracking and breaking away

Pass 2 Mar 2017 16,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

e m light on

Fail 2 Mar 2017 16,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

e m light on

Pass 8 Mar 2016 16,643 miles

Engine managment light on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 13,870 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 12,296 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,190 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 9,982 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 7,952 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 7,270 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 6,355 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 5,406 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 WLD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WLD, 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 WLD registered?

KR53 WLD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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