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EK54 HPO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,621 mi
Last recorded74,621 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 HPO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,621 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 70,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 70,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 61,597 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,593 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 50,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,312 miles

Front window don't work

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 46,312 miles

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

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

Front window don't work

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,008 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 43,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,230 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,011 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,047 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 29,677 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 29,677 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,611 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 25,611 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 21,428 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,426 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes split and slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,434 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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EK54 HPO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK54 HPO, 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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EK54 HPO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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