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DE54 XZV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,054 mi
Last recorded139,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XZV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 139,054 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strong advise sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 139,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strong advise sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 135,114 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 135,114 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 131,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2020 131,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,850 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2019 122,850 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 113,143 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,864 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 103,864 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,230 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside front steering arm inner joint slight pla

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,193 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,904 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 64,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,156 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 55,156 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,445 miles

Offside rear light cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,598 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 45,598 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,302 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,530 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 24,608 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,608 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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DE54 XZV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE54 XZV, 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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DE54 XZV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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