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KT53 JWU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,784 mi
Last recorded148,784 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 JWU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 148,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust sleeve broken and exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2018 148,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust sleeve broken and exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 138,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2017 137,589 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,940 miles

child set fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 123,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

child set fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,681 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust heatsheild broken.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 110,681 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust heatsheild broken.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 96,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 96,619 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,396 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 88,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 80,587 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2012 80,587 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,083 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 41,739 miles

off side door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,498 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

offside front tyre worn on both outer edges

Fail 24 Jan 2007 32,498 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre tread

offside front tyre worn on both outer edges

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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KT53 JWU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KT53 JWU, 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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KT53 JWU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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