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AE54 CVU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,577 mi
Last recorded115,577 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 115,577 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 115,577 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,240 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 103,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,961 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

rear silencer skin peeling

Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,897 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,127 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 2 Feb 2012 67,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished (165/70 R14 T)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

bonnet latch badly corroded, secures closed at time of test

boot liner missing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,879 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished (165/70 R14 T)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

bonnet latch badly corroded, secures closed at time of test

boot liner missing

Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 67,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

handbrake travels high

nearside rear brake sticky

Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,904 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 52,904 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,003 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 40,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,277 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 CVU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CVU, 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 CVU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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