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FA54 VBL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,820 mi
Last recorded109,820 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,820 miles

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

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 14 Apr 2015 109,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,966 miles

front suspension bushes beginning to split

Fail 18 Apr 2013 90,731 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,731 miles

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

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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,787 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 83,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 65,758 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front fog lights not working

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,758 miles

front fog lights not working

Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,985 miles

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,105 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,659 miles

both front suspension bottom arms rear bushes slight cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,620 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 25,620 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 VBL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

FA54 VBL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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