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FL54 PLV

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

201,823 mi
Last recorded201,823 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 PLV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 201,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v boot perished

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2023 201,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner c v boot perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 194,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 176,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 155,049 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 155,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 155,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification both arms defective rubbing on the sub frame (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2018 151,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 144,698 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 144,698 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 127,521 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy corroded (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 127,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy corroded (7.1.4)

Pass 8 May 2015 117,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 117,929 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 111,551 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 98,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,711 miles

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

off side rear inner tyre cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2011 68,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,328 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 35,328 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,230 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 21,225 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 14,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,237 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 PLV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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