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RY53 KDO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,605 mi
Last recorded105,605 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 KDO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,605 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 105,605 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,908 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both deteriorating. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,025 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 95,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,215 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 89,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 82,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Fail 17 Jul 2015 82,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 77,127 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 55,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2010 48,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,954 miles

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

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,218 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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RY53 KDO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RY53 KDO, 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 KDO registered?

RY53 KDO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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