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KY54 KVG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,463 mi
Last recorded152,463 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 KVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 152,463 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Weak returning (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Dec 2023 152,463 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Weak returning (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2022 148,979 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 145,406 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 141,613 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 141,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 137,082 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 136,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 131,995 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 131,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,931 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 118,931 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box outer skin corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,126 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 112,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 97,533 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,533 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,463 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 80,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front fog lamps broken

hand brake cables sticking slightly

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,543 miles

advise front and rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,630 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Feb 2011 65,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,457 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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KY54 KVG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KY54 KVG, 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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KY54 KVG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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