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FA54 VYP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,809 mi
Last recorded109,809 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VYP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flxi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 109,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flxi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 104,470 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 104,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,611 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 2 Sep 2015 77,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 119,729 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 114,177 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 109,582 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 109,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 VYP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VYP, 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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FA54 VYP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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