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FP54 OBX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,145 mi
Last recorded114,145 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 OBX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 114,145 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 114,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,182 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 113,182 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 99,809 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 89,415 miles

Front roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2018 89,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 78,405 miles

Both inner rack joints have slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 78,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Both inner rack joints have slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 67,816 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of underside

Fail 5 May 2016 67,811 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of underside

Pass 11 May 2015 57,418 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 57,409 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 46,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 36,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,838 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to underbody protective covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,436 miles

unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to protective covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,156 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,311 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 30,311 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,681 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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FP54 OBX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP54 OBX, 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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What year was FP54 OBX registered?

FP54 OBX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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