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FG54 EOU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,926 mi
Last recorded165,926 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 EOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 165,926 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 151,452 miles

headlight images getting poor

Fail 5 Apr 2016 151,452 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

headlight images getting poor

rear heat shield loose

Pass 15 Apr 2015 142,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 142,223 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 130,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 119,016 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 108,826 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 108,755 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 97,783 miles

wipers smearting screen slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2011 97,623 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyures worn badly inner edges

Front disc worn

Rear brake disc worn and pitted

wipers smearting screen slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,341 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,920 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 43,723 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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FG54 EOU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EOU, 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 EOU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 October 2004.

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