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FN54 XKF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,919 mi
Last recorded198,919 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 XKF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 198,919 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2019 198,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2018 187,251 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush at upper limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake travel

Pass 26 Sep 2017 176,064 miles

E.M.L light is on

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 164,455 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 164,454 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 151,799 miles

Engine warning lamp on

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2014 136,306 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 136,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 125,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 125,728 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 112,838 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 100,250 miles

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,537 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight play nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,960 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,231 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,329 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 48,329 miles

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

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

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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FN54 XKF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN54 XKF, 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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FN54 XKF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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