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LK53 CYX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,699 mi
Last recorded115,699 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CYX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 115,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 115,697 miles

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 112,014 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 109,020 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 109,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 106,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 103,500 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 103,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Drivers Seat belt) (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,256 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 100,229 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,035 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 97,034 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,696 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 89,298 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 84,431 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 78,418 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,532 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,129 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,297 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,913 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,218 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 36,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,904 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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LK53 CYX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK53 CYX, 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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What year was LK53 CYX registered?

LK53 CYX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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