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DA54 EXL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,591 mi
Last recorded132,591 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 EXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 132,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 128,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 123,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded TO REAR ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 118,042 miles

both inner rackends have play

Fail 26 Jan 2016 118,042 miles

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

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

both inner rackends have play

Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,911 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 99,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 92,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 81,336 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 71,633 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,476 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,410 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 20,774 miles

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

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

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 EXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DA54 EXL, 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 EXL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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