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RY53 VKX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,837 mi
Last recorded87,837 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 VKX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 87,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 87,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 79,047 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 72,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower front bumper damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2021 72,251 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower front bumper damaged

Pass 5 May 2020 67,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 61,831 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 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))

Rear reverse lights not working

hand brake lever has high travel

Pass 9 May 2018 57,024 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

hand brake lever has high travel

Pass 5 May 2017 52,251 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,283 miles

exhaust flexi broken, not yet blowing

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 47,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust flexi broken, not yet blowing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 46,028 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,237 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,896 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 44,896 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 44,250 miles

handbrake long

Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,254 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,726 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)

rear number plate marked

Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,266 miles

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

n/s/r door handle sticking

o/s/f seat belt slow to retracked

slight water damage to rear number plate

wet conditions under vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2008 29,266 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r door handle sticking

o/s/f seat belt slow to retracked

slight water damage to rear number plate

wet conditions under vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,765 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 VKX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

RY53 VKX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for RY53 VKX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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