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FH54 FBF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,908 mi
Last recorded115,908 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 FBF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2022 115,908 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt 'folded webbing' type load limiter deployed (7.1.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,615 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 114,615 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,614 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

head lamp beam image very poor border line

near side front tyre worn

off side steering slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on centre section (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 25 Apr 2018 103,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer 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 Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on centre section (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,359 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,726 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,072 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,387 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,755 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

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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FH54 FBF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FH54 FBF, 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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FH54 FBF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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