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FD54 LMM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,085 mi
Last recorded65,085 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 LMM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,085 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 65,044 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,452 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2018 59,452 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2017 51,722 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 47,237 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 47,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,627 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,111 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 2.5mm of tread and have slight cracking in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,707 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 36,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,135 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 30,895 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 30,852 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Hand brake travel coud do with adjusting

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,315 miles

Hand brake travel getting high

Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,680 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,991 miles

O/S front tyre worn on outer edge & close to legal limit

Fail 13 Nov 2007 14,991 miles

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

O/S front tyre worn on outer edge & close to legal limit

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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FD54 LMM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FD54 LMM, 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 FD54 LMM registered?

FD54 LMM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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