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NK53 YKA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

165,651 mi
Last recorded165,651 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YKA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 165,651 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 165,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CLAMP BROKE BETWEEN FRONT PIPE & CENTER PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 160,416 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 160,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 160,399 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 151,718 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 151,718 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 143,264 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Nov 2019 142,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2018 137,880 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2017 128,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Aug 2017 128,246 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,572 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 113,925 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 113,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 104,406 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to outer side wall. Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Jan 2015 104,406 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge but not exposing cords

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

nearside front tyre has cut to outer side wall

Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,315 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 67,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,729 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,686 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 39,686 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,179 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007

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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NK53 YKA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NK53 YKA, 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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NK53 YKA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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