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FY54 KCZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

220,673 mi
Last recorded220,673 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 KCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 220,673 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position bonnett (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 205,840 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 205,839 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 191,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (205/45/16) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (205/45/16) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 191,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (205/45/16) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (205/45/16) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 167,843 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. Getting low. (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. in poor condition, but perform ok. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to deteriorate. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 167,842 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low CANNOT. be adjusted, as the adjuster is broken. Would need further investigation! (1.8)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. Getting low. (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. in poor condition, but perform ok. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to deteriorate. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 144,175 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 143,365 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 143,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 129,767 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 114,486 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 100,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 80,109 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 56,268 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 33,950 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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FY54 KCZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY54 KCZ, 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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FY54 KCZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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