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FE54 MEV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,728 mi
Last recorded79,728 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2016 78,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,235 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 75,231 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,137 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 69,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 56,280 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,280 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,203 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 50,203 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,983 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,954 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,149 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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FE54 MEV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

FE54 MEV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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