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FD54 LVH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,987 mi
Last recorded137,987 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 LVH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 137,987 miles

headlamp lenses are slightly cloudy

suspension arms have slight movement

Pass 3 Dec 2014 128,346 miles

ns/os front windows appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 29 Mar 2014 119,742 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 119,742 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 102,225 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 90,467 miles

N/S/R tyre bold on inner edge

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 90,462 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R tyre bold on inner edge

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,454 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 72,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,784 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 46,724 miles

Airfilter housing not correctly fitted

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 46,724 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Airfilter housing not correctly fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 33,890 miles

Engine warning light on

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)

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 LVH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LVH, 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 LVH registered?

FD54 LVH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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