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KR53 YCF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,182 mi
Last recorded195,182 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 YCF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 195,182 miles

INNER WHEEL ARCH Covers FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion rear exhaust

Fail 12 Jun 2020 195,150 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR EXHAUST

Pass 21 Mar 2019 187,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corrodded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 183,165 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/ and o/s/ (1.7.5a)

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

Rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2017 183,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/ and o/s/ (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated canvas (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/ and o/s/ (1.7.5a)

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

Rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 175,908 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 175,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 167,865 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2014 160,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 153,192 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 148,002 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 148,002 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 139,570 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 139,570 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside wiper blade worn

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2010 129,962 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 117,780 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 117,780 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 106,863 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 94,664 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 75,950 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 YCF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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