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RY53 KCX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,537 mi
Last recorded166,537 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 KCX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 166,537 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 166,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 163,453 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 163,453 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) Both (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 155,357 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 145,605 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 131,815 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 111,548 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,795 miles

c.v boots poor

play in wheels

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,973 miles

Under body trim fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,196 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 52,506 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,506 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,280 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,538 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 37,538 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,333 miles

advise o/s/f trye on legal limit and worn badly on inner edge

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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RY53 KCX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RY53 KCX, 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 RY53 KCX registered?

RY53 KCX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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