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WP53 KUG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

37,902 mi
Last recorded37,902 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 KUG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 37,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 36,361 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 36,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 34,991 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 34,991 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 33,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 31,296 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 30,044 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 29,435 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 28,290 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 26,929 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 26,923 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 25,567 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,788 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,071 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 24,071 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 23,373 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 23,373 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,911 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 21,600 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,082 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,013 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,344 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,863 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 15,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,619 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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WP53 KUG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WP53 KUG, 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 WP53 KUG registered?

WP53 KUG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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