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LB53 KTN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,955 mi
Last recorded71,955 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,955 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,986 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Feb 2018 62,584 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 53,549 miles

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)

offside rear brake slightly down foot and hand

Fail 12 Feb 2016 53,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,440 miles

Both headlamps are in poor condition causing poor image

Fail 12 Feb 2015 49,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both headlamps are in poor condition causing poor image

Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,802 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,715 miles

ns front wiper slightly smeary

rear axle bushes becoming poor condition

stone chips in screen

Fail 12 Jan 2012 42,714 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ns front indicator going slightly white

ns front wiper slightly smeary

rear axle bushes becoming poor condition

stone chips in screen

tracking should be checked after suspension work

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,289 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,497 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,693 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,657 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 KTN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB53 KTN, 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 KTN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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