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FL54 OLE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,518 mi
Last recorded126,518 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 OLE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,518 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 126,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 113,928 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 113,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 104,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,112 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush, is slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 77,759 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush, is slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 69,716 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,673 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,670 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,045 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,089 miles

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush is starting to split.

Offside front suspension arm rear bush is starting to split.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,621 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,620 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,720 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,358 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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FL54 OLE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FL54 OLE, 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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FL54 OLE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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