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DU54 FON

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,916 mi
Last recorded99,916 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 FON
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,916 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 99,916 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,302 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 95,302 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 84,490 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 78,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,676 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2017 70,676 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 63,483 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 63,483 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 59,456 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,936 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 46,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,667 miles

front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear heatsheild insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2011 40,667 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,564 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,372 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,879 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 15,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,960 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 FON is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FON, 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 FON is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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