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RK53 DKO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,515 mi
Last recorded127,515 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 DKO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 127,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 127,515 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 127,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 116,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 116,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 103,005 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 102,859 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 90,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,253 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

tailbox corroded but not blowing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,210 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,210 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,249 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

engine light on

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm tread depth

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2012 55,125 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,067 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 42,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 42,222 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre pitted on tread

Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2008 29,754 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2007 22,672 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 22,672 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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RK53 DKO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RK53 DKO, 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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RK53 DKO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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