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FD54 WLJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,194 mi
Last recorded90,194 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 WLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 90,194 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 May 2018 90,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 May 2017 83,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both plastic headlights deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2016 78,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside & nearside front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 11 May 2016 78,102 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside & nearside front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 71,268 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall poor condition outer edge worn. Offside front inner edge worn. Offside rear wheel has noise on rotation.

Fail 8 May 2015 71,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall poor condition outer edge worn. Offside front inner edge worn. Offside rear wheel has noise on rotation.

Pass 9 May 2014 64,849 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 57,619 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 57,619 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 50,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 43,934 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

Fail 12 May 2011 43,934 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2010 36,977 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,011 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,258 miles

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2007 20,328 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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 WLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FD54 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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