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FG54 EOL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,297 mi
Last recorded73,297 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 EOL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 73,297 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,895 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 68,089 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 68,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,696 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 64,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 57,258 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge, almost through to cord, wear is uneven

Fail 11 Oct 2017 57,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system corroded

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge, almost through to cord, wear is uneven

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,868 miles

Both dip beam patterns are deteriorated and just met requirements

Front and rear indicators are slightly discolored

N/s/f seat belt is slow to retract

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2016 53,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both dip beam patterns are deteriorated and just met requirements

Front and rear indicators are slightly discolored

N/s/f seat belt is slow to retract

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

N/s/r tyre badly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and requires replacement

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,816 miles

Rear section exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 49,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear section exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,784 miles

front brake pads low,front brake discs worn

light corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

slight play in offside front suspension arm ,rear bush

vehicle wet at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2012 36,784 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads low,front brake discs worn

light corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

slight play in offside front suspension arm ,rear bush

slight travel on handbrake

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,932 miles

Front tyres wearing un-evenly advise tracking

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

O/S/R tyre starting to deterated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 31,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres wearing un-evenly advise tracking

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

O/S/R tyre starting to deterated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,411 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,217 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,582 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge minor wear

Fail 25 Sep 2008 17,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake lever travel high

nearside rear tyre outer edge minor wear

Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,149 miles

rear number plate delaminated slightly but still legible

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 EOL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EOL, 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 EOL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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