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FG54 EOJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,931 mi
Last recorded187,931 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 EOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 187,931 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 164,183 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Osf brake has slight judder.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 164,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Headlamps deteriorating.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nsf and osf tyres close to limit/ worn on edges.

Nsr tyre close to legal limit.

Osf brake has slight judder.

Osr tyre close to legal limit (centre of tread).

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 143,711 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

N/S/R tyre slightly cracked

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

Puncture repair o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2015 143,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

N/S/R tyre slightly cracked

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

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

Puncture repair o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 118,247 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,743 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 100,743 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,375 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 92,375 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,209 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,301 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,307 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 53,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,524 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 45,524 miles

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

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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FG54 EOJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FG54 EOJ, 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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FG54 EOJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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