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AV54 HWJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,372 mi
Last recorded74,372 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 HWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,372 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 74,368 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,748 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 65,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,212 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,252 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 48,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,557 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,778 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,354 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,380 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,804 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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AV54 HWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV54 HWJ, 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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AV54 HWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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