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FD54 REU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,057 mi
Last recorded77,057 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 REU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 77,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,385 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2021 75,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2019 69,296 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2018 68,475 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 68,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front suspension (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,401 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,702 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,520 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,339 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,635 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,643 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,672 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 52,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,439 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,815 miles

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 REU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 REU, 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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FD54 REU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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