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FD54 WLX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,486 mi
Last recorded78,486 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 WLX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 78,486 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 78,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,324 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 73,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,501 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 61,541 miles

exhaust system deteriiorated

Fail 6 Jan 2021 61,541 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriiorated

Pass 9 Jan 2020 58,021 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 58,021 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side walls cracking [age 2009] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Age 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Age 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 51,779 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 51,777 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes at both sides of front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT - BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 44,537 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 32,479 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,060 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 27,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 27,497 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 22,806 miles

dent on front of bonnet

Pass 12 Dec 2011 20,570 miles

both front tyres heavily cracked and perished reccomend replace a.s.a.p also 8 years old

Pass 13 Dec 2010 18,257 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scrubed

Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,861 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)

n/s/f tyre side wall scrubed no markings visable reccomend replace in near future 185/60/14

Fail 9 Dec 2008 13,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,211 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 10,506 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 WLX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

FD54 WLX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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