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FL54 RHZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

257,571 mi
Last recorded257,571 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 RHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 257,571 miles

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

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

Drivers door handle sticking

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Exhaust system and centre coupling heavily corroded.

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

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

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

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

Nearside Reverse light out

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover adrift.

Rear seats stowed.

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 252,427 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drivers door handle sticking

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 251,781 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drivers door handle sticking

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 249,264 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust, rear section corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 249,261 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust, rear section corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 242,147 miles

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

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 228,773 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished & has a cut on the outer sidewall not exposing ply or cords

Nearside Rear tyre perished & worn unevenly

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

Offside Front tyre perished

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 211,509 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded but not blowing

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 190,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 167,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 167,322 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 145,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 145,050 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Sep 2011 124,955 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 106,663 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 10,663 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 89,571 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,539 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,561 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 RHZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 RHZ, 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 RHZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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