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FE54 ZVM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,991 mi
Last recorded27,991 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 ZVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 27,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 27,991 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 23,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 21,823 miles

exhaust front flexi section becoming dfeteriorated

slight flexing on both front lower arm rear support bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2015 21,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front pipe flex deterioated / not blowing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 20,471 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 1,028 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 1,028 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 19,567 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,567 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,350 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,952 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,617 miles

rear indicators showing white light

Fail 6 Sep 2010 16,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear indicators showing white light

Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,992 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,936 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,690 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 ZVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE54 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

FE54 ZVM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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