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FL54 ZGB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,177 mi
Last recorded121,177 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 ZGB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 121,177 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front window not working

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks in inner side wall

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

exhaust tail pipe is corroded but not blowing

oil leak poss oil filter housing

slight fuel leak front fuel filter

Pass 17 May 2018 114,507 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 17 May 2018 114,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 May 2017 104,324 miles

both front tyres ON limit on inner edges

Fail 10 May 2017 104,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres ON limit on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2016 95,115 miles

parking brake travel close to limit

rear silencer corroded

rear suspension beam bushes worn

Fail 4 May 2016 95,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake travel close to limit

rear silencer corroded

rear suspension beam bushes worn

Pass 9 May 2015 86,478 miles

both headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2014 77,854 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust tail pipe slightley corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 69,950 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

wipers judder slightly

Fail 10 May 2013 69,831 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight bind on o/s/r brake

wipers judder slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2012 62,330 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 62,274 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,457 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2009 34,396 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 31,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2008 31,701 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,648 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 ZGB 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 63.2%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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