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FH54 FBG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,846 mi
Last recorded126,846 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 FBG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 126,846 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 126,786 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (deep cuts) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

exhaust system badly corroded front to rear

Pass 17 Nov 2020 123,937 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 123,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp On with side light?! (4.5.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 119,517 miles

Handbrake efforts only just within there requirements

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 116,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,026 miles

Both front headlights faded

Exhaust corroded in places and outer skin coming off on back box

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear wheel binding

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wiper split

Fail 8 Jun 2017 109,026 miles

Both front headlights faded

Exhaust corroded in places and outer skin coming off on back box

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear wheel binding

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jun 2016 101,258 miles

Corrosion to exhaust silencer outer skin

Rear bush in o/s/f suspension arm deteriorated + has slight play

Rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Slight bind to n/s/r wheel bearing

Stonechip to windscreen

Fail 4 Jun 2016 101,257 miles

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

Corrosion to exhaust silencer outer skin

Rear bush in o/s/f suspension arm deteriorated + has slight play

Rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Slight bind to n/s/r wheel bearing

Stonechip to windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,765 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,783 miles

front reg plate damaged

nearside wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,858 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,905 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,225 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,542 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,129 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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FH54 FBG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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