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FH54 HGL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,017 mi
Last recorded80,017 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,017 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 80,017 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt stuck in back rest (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 75,704 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 75,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 68,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,919 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 68,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 63,343 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,343 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract. ( strong advise )

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract ( strong advise )

Fail 21 Nov 2012 57,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract. ( strong advise )

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract ( strong advise )

Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,505 miles

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s/f seat belt poorly retracts

Fail 23 Nov 2010 41,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s/f seat belt poorly retracts

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,476 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,355 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,063 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 HGL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FH54 HGL, 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 HGL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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