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EJ54 PWX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,916 mi
Last recorded113,916 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 PWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,916 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 113,916 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency just passed at 16%

Fail 20 Sep 2018 108,524 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency just passed at 16%

Pass 16 Sep 2017 94,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 78,718 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to discolour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 64,015 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,712 miles

nearside front seatbelt slow returning.

nearside rear seatbelt slow returning.

offside rear seatbelt slow returning.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,712 miles

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

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

nearside front seatbelt slow returning.

nearside rear seatbelt slow returning.

offside rear seatbelt slow returning.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,204 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 53,204 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,056 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Sep 2011 43,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,863 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,466 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,395 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,957 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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EJ54 PWX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ54 PWX, 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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EJ54 PWX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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