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AE54 KAX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,381 mi
Last recorded135,381 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 KAX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 135,381 miles

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))

Fail 14 May 2019 135,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Pass 15 May 2018 113,029 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2018 112,757 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2017 94,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,796 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 76,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,272 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,830 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract.

rear bump stops perished and splitting.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,186 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,012 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished and cracking outter sidewall.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 29 Mar 2011 41,964 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre perished and cracking outter sidewall.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,286 miles

Both front tyres are a differant size to the rear tyres.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,244 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,306 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 KAX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAX, 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 KAX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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