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DG54 LMJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,406 mi
Last recorded122,406 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 LMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 122,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Strong advise nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 117,267 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 117,230 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 109,715 miles

Front pads getting low

Handbrake requires adjusting

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

Offside front tyre worn edges

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,580 miles

Both front lower suspension arms have play in rear bushes

Nearside front steering arm inner joint slight play

Fail 3 Dec 2015 99,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front lower suspension arms have play in rear bushes

Nearside front steering arm inner joint slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,490 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Play in nearside front steering arm inner joint

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 94,489 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Play in nearside front steering arm inner joint

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,011 miles

Front exhaust flexi slight blow

Nearside front tyre worn edges slightly

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 87,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,698 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 83,695 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,378 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,795 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,715 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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DG54 LMJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG54 LMJ, 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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DG54 LMJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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