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SP53 KXL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,598 mi
Last recorded170,598 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 KXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 170,598 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 163,528 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 163,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 158,801 miles

both rear shocker dust covers dropped

Fail 15 Jun 2022 158,670 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocker dust covers dropped

exhaust centre bracket rotted off,still supported

Pass 2 Jun 2021 152,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 152,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 148,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 148,238 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 127,829 miles

Front headlight lens slightly foggy

Fail 28 May 2019 127,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front headlight lens slightly foggy

Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,866 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity gaiter, slightly deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Fail 6 Jun 2018 103,225 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity gaiter, slightly deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Pass 10 Jun 2017 79,831 miles

Both front headlamps fogging on lenses not greatly affecting beam pattern

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,122 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 65,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 58,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 52,887 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,653 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 43,591 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2011 43,591 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,931 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,416 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 22,891 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 22,891 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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)

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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SP53 KXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP53 KXL, 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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SP53 KXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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