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AE54 CMY

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,818 mi
Last recorded164,818 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 164,818 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 164,818 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 162,683 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 162,651 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 159,483 miles

windscreen cracked n/s

Fail 19 Oct 2020 159,483 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 11 Apr 2019 150,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen cracked n/s

Fail 11 Apr 2019 150,211 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear o/s (3.3 (c))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 25 Apr 2018 143,427 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s (8.1.2a)

front discs worn inner edges

windscreen cracked n/s

Fail 16 Apr 2018 143,271 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s (8.1.2a)

front discs worn inner edges

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 25 Apr 2017 133,221 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 132,853 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 113,995 miles

slight play in both rack inner joints

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear heatshield insecure one side

Rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2016 113,995 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear heatshield insecure one side

Rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

slight play in both rack inner joints

Pass 25 Apr 2015 94,535 miles

slight play in both sides front inner steering rack joints

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,650 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 75,650 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyre valves perished

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,779 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Oct 2012 68,914 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 11 Oct 2011 62,800 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,932 miles

timing belt kit replacement due at 75000 miles or next year owing to age

Fail 12 Oct 2010 57,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine timing belt due 60,000 miles

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,643 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 CMY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CMY, 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 CMY is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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