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KR53 WNX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,299 mi
Last recorded117,299 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 117,299 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Reverse light n/w

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 117,292 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Wheel cylinder leak (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 109,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 109,028 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,182 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 104,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 100,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 89,936 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 82,265 miles

rear tyres on 3mm aprox

Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,642 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 69,376 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,329 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,978 miles

plastic shields fitted under vehicle obscuring view

Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,883 miles

plastic covers under vehicle front to rear preventing view for inspection.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,744 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 51,743 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,983 miles

both front lower suspension arms console bushes showing signs of deterioration (cracking).

Pass 19 Dec 2011 42,842 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,495 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,451 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 7 Jan 2008 28,445 miles

inner tread worn thin offside front tyre.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,925 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 WNX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 WNX, 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 WNX registered?

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

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