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LB53 KTE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,468 mi
Last recorded113,468 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 KTE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,468 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing/bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 113,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing/bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,622 miles

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing and bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 109,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water added to washer bottle (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing and bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 103,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing and bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 103,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing and bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 98,201 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 98,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust blowing from front flexi (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine management light on

headlamp aims just visible

Fail 28 Jan 2019 88,138 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear backplate wet

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine management light on

headlamp aims just visible

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,843 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,920 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 70,920 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,164 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back plate wet

Fail 28 Jan 2016 64,164 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate wet

Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,563 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,773 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 49,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,260 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,341 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,192 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,155 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,482 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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LB53 KTE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 LB53 KTE, 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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LB53 KTE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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