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EN54 UTU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

163,245 mi
Last recorded163,245 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 UTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 163,245 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 163,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 158,693 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 158,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 152,573 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 151,033 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 151,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 137,010 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 142,930 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 131,828 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 131,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 121,699 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 121,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.082 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 113,913 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 104,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,823 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,567 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 77,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,720 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,462 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 43,916 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 35,191 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,121 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,464 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 23,389 miles

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

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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EN54 UTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EN54 UTU, 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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What year was EN54 UTU registered?

EN54 UTU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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