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RK53 POV

2004 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,199 mi
Last recorded109,199 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 POV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2018 109,199 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp staying on when position lights on (1.3.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2017 102,439 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 102,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,953 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 95,953 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,622 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,704 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 74,586 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,586 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 58,641 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 58,641 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 58,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,975 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,722 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,272 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 19,648 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 POV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 POV, 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 POV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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