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LB53 KTX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

289,754 mi
Last recorded289,754 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 KTX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 289,754 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 289,754 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

insp light on

Pass 17 Apr 2019 272,633 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 272,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat loose

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

service light on

Pass 27 Apr 2018 255,510 miles

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

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

Windscreen Chip Zone A

Fail 23 Apr 2018 255,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges & On Legal Limit

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen Chip Zone A

Pass 21 Apr 2017 236,652 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 238,852 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front headlamps misty

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 221,061 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 221,061 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 204,151 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 204,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Near side steering rack tie rod has play

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)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 189,764 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 189,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 158,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 138,108 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 125,936 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 125,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,329 miles

N/S/F FOG LAMP DAMAGED

NUMBER PLATES DETEORATING

Fail 19 Apr 2010 68,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 90,266 miles

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

REAR WASH NOT ON SCREEN

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 90,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR WASH NOT ON SCREEN

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 66,109 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,534 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 44,534 miles

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

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 KTX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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