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FV54 MPE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,788 mi
Last recorded140,788 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 MPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 140,788 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 140,788 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 131,300 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2020 131,300 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working park (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2019 122,217 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Wipers worn

Fail 20 Dec 2019 122,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Wipers worn

Pass 19 Dec 2018 109,162 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 94,607 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,945 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 67,023 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 67,023 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 63,600 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 61,032 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 61,032 miles

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

very slight bind rear brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,159 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,274 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 47,167 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 39,378 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 39,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 33,171 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,776 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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FV54 MPE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV54 MPE, 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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FV54 MPE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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