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DA54 EKP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,954 mi
Last recorded135,954 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 EKP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 135,954 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 135,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 130,779 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tread getting low.

both wiper blades smeary.

Fail 3 Nov 2017 130,779 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tread getting low.

both wiper blades smeary.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 123,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 123,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 114,926 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2015 114,926 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2014 106,860 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 106,860 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

rearheat shield loose

Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,402 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 98,402 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Oct 2012 88,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 88,972 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,034 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

no reading from gas analyzer

Fail 25 Nov 2010 70,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

no reading from gas analyzer

Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,091 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,444 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,329 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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DA54 EKP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA54 EKP, 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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DA54 EKP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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