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FE54 LPA

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,523 mi
Last recorded84,523 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 LPA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,523 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 84,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,279 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 77,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,357 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 74,357 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 74,313 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 74,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,151 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,666 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,662 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,089 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,597 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 61,487 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,635 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,623 miles

exhaust system is corroded

slight damage to the offside front outer wheel rim

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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FE54 LPA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 FE54 LPA, 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 FE54 LPA registered?

FE54 LPA is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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