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AE54 CRU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,241 mi
Last recorded137,241 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 137,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 137,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 132,801 miles

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

n/s/f track rod end rubber perishing

o/s/f headlight misted but still a beam

Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,488 miles

front tyres wearing bold inner edges

n/s/f c/v boot perishing badly

o/s/f headlight misted but still a beam pattern

Pass 3 Sep 2019 123,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 123,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 115,044 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,242 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

exhaust poor/rusty

hand brake requires attention just passed on 16%

Fail 29 Sep 2017 108,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure accident damage (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

exhaust poor/rusty

hand brake requires attention just passed on 16%

Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs are corroded (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 104,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs are corroded (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge replace asap.requires tracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,261 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres are scrubbing on inside

exhaust in poor condition

heat shield over exhaust insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,682 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,764 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 71,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,713 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 63,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,146 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 56,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,926 miles

front number plate damaged.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front number plate damaged.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,343 miles

n/s/r tyre worn very low on outside edge.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 37,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn very low on outside edge.

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 CRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CRU, 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 CRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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