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RY53 KDU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,012 mi
Last recorded113,012 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 KDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 113,012 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Feb 2020 109,950 miles

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades spilt (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition

exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2019 106,190 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe and rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,187 miles

Exhaust flexi joint and rear silencer deteriorating

Offside rear tyre valve deteriorating

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2017 97,963 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 92,984 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 30 Jan 2013 67,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on outer + inner edge's + slight cut's

Fail 28 Jan 2013 67,659 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on outer + inner edge's + slight cut's

Pass 11 Feb 2012 53,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake discs slightly worn

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

coolant low

exhaust flexy poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2012 53,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all brake discs slightly worn

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

coolant low

exhaust flexy poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,207 miles

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,791 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,995 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 28,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 18,517 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 KDU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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