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LX53 KJY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,398 mi
Last recorded159,398 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KJY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 159,398 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 159,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 148,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease from clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 138,209 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint has play in

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

both front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 127,380 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 24 Dec 2013 117,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2013 109,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 31 Dec 2012 109,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 30 Dec 2011 99,717 miles

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

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate slightly

n/s/r tyre has deep cut to tread

Pass 7 Dec 2010 86,689 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 86,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,305 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 66,482 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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LX53 KJY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX53 KJY, 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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LX53 KJY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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