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CV54 OBU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,053 mi
Last recorded76,053 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 OBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 76,053 miles

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust middle sleeve corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2022 76,052 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust middle sleeve corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,537 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 74,954 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front headlights slightly misted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,339 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 74,339 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 73,577 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 73,577 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,745 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 71,903 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 71,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 70,597 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,597 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,016 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 67,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,861 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,573 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,239 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 50,239 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,286 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,741 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,016 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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CV54 OBU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CV54 OBU, 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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CV54 OBU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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