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DU54 FOF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

153,030 mi
Last recorded153,030 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 FOF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 153,030 miles

front suspension component mounting area corroded not excessive

rear suspension component mounting corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2021 147,020 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 132,823 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 132,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 115,958 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 115,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,203 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 101,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,077 miles

center rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 18 Apr 2017 88,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement calipers sticking (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner rack joint worn

center rear seat belt slow to retract

n/s washer jet missing direction nozzle

rear brake pads close to limit

rear wiper blade split rubber

Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,966 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure small clip needed (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort calliper mechanism sticking (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Rear seat belt slow to retract

Direction indicators incorrect colour all showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Rear brakes binding slightly with weight off car

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,885 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 83,885 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,285 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 79,285 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,437 miles

front brake discs corroding and lipped

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,740 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 64,453 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,453 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,755 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 58,700 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear discs on 6mm

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,831 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,923 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 38,920 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 36,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 36,421 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FOF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FOF, 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 FOF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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