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FA54 SFU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,470 mi
Last recorded98,470 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 SFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,470 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completly devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 98,030 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 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))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completly devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 83,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 82,982 miles

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

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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,575 miles

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

exhaust outer casing rusted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 69,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 6 May 2017 67,132 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 61,830 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

rear tyres worn close to wear markers /cracking

Fail 9 May 2016 61,830 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

rear tyres worn close to wear markers /cracking

Pass 6 May 2015 58,435 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside screen washer jet deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2015 58,435 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside screen washer jet deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 51,376 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

nearside front brake bind

nearside washer jet fault

Pass 9 May 2013 47,079 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

offside washer jet fault

Fail 9 May 2013 47,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

offside washer jet fault

Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,622 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,884 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,005 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,264 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 29,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,207 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

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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FA54 SFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 FA54 SFU, 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 FA54 SFU registered?

FA54 SFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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