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DU54 FNW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,321 mi
Last recorded113,321 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 FNW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 113,321 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face

Fail 19 May 2023 113,319 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cyl (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face

Pass 27 May 2022 113,183 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 112,779 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 112,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 107,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 107,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 95,941 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 62,119 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,626 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,413 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 38,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,272 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 32,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,173 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 23,172 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 19,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,524 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,508 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,837 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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DU54 FNW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DU54 FNW, 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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DU54 FNW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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