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AY54 XLJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,182 mi
Last recorded122,182 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 122,182 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 122,182 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,358 miles

N/S & O/S Headlamps slightly discoloured but giving a pattern for M.O.T

Rear Exhaust box will soon need attention

Fail 2 Sep 2019 117,358 miles

N/S & O/S Headlamps slightly discoloured but giving a pattern for M.O.T

Rear Exhaust box will soon need attention

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 112,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 105,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic under body guards fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,975 miles

Rear exhaust corroded/undertray fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 95,975 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded/undertray fitted

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,693 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,372 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,315 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 70,307 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,705 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 55,535 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,535 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Aug 2010 49,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 41,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,411 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,861 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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AY54 XLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY54 XLJ, 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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AY54 XLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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