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AE54 CHZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,808 mi
Last recorded138,808 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 138,808 miles

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

Front fog lamps inop

Fail 28 May 2022 138,437 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front fog lamps inop

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

Pass 12 May 2021 124,899 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 124,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 107,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 107,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 101,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,434 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 98,417 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper park brake lever stuck in on position (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,914 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,581 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 78,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,030 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 58,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Dec 2013 58,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

has the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage.

rear exhaust box corroded and seperating causing outer skin to rattle on heat shield.front flexi also braking up

Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

e/m light on indicating a fault logged in memory

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin coming off

Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,098 miles

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

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

has the timing belt been replaced.we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes major engine damage.

rear tyres wearing low n/s 2.5mm o/s 3.0mm

steel brake pipes corroded in various places.e/m light on.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,098 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

has the timing belt been replaced.we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes major engine damage.

rear tyres wearing low n/s 2.5mm o/s 3.0mm

steel brake pipes corroded in various places.e/m light on.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,266 miles

'service due' light on

185/60/14h

nsf tyre on 2mm. osf tyre on 3mm. and both perished[legal limit = 1.6mm]

nsr tyre on 3mm

osr tyre on legal 1.6mm limit and has non repairable puncture

Pass 17 Jan 2009 24,520 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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AE54 CHZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE54 CHZ, 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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AE54 CHZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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