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YC53 KUR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,434 mi
Last recorded222,434 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 KUR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 222,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 214,824 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 206,938 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 206,938 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 195,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle sec cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear brake slight drag

Fail 1 Sep 2018 195,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle sec cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear brake slight drag

Pass 25 Aug 2017 176,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 161,879 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 146,712 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2015 146,712 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe near servo insecure (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 131,494 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 131,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 117,849 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 117,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 104,503 miles

ecm light illuminated

rear exhaust corroded

rear shocker shroud detached

Fail 6 Aug 2012 104,370 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

ecm light illuminated

rear exhaust corroded

rear shocker shroud detached

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,005 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,193 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper judders

Pass 4 Jan 2007 46,426 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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YC53 KUR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC53 KUR, 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 YC53 KUR registered?

YC53 KUR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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