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DA54 EPF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,908 mi
Last recorded103,908 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 EPF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 103,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 96,112 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,210 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,263 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 78,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 76,507 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 76,507 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ns/os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,569 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 72,902 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 71,631 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 69,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 69,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 67,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,123 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorated

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Dec 2012 59,793 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Dec 2012 59,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both rear bump stops broken

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,172 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,714 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 48,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,977 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 36,812 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,812 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 EPF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EPF, 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 EPF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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